Nusach
of the Davening in the Rambam
Q:
Can one us the Nusach of the Davening as printed in the Rambam to decide
Halachah?
A:
Yes (The Brisker Rav also held this way.
See Peninei Rabbenu Ha-Griz pp. 52-53.
Ha-Rav Avigdor Nevenzal holds, however, that the Nusach of the Davening
printed in the Rambam was not written by the Rambam himself. Mikraei Kodesh of Ha-Rav Moshe Harari,
Hilchot Arba'at Ha-Minim, p. 143 Note #15).
Learning
Halachah or Emunah
Q:
Which is preferable to learn – Halachah or Emunah?
A:
One needs both, just as the question: which is preferable – eating or
breathing?
Coins
in Fountain
Q:
There are people who throw coins into fountains. Is it permissible to take the money?
A:
Yes. It is abandoned. This is a stupid custom.
Charedi
Rav in Zionist Yeshiva
Q:
Is it permissible to allow a Charedi Rav to give a class in a Zionist Yeshiva?
A:
Certainly.
Q:
But the opposite does not occur.
A:
This is a mistake. But we should not say
that if there is a mistake, we should add another mistake.
Accidentally
Ate Milchigs
Q:
Is it true that if I accidentally ate Milchigs after meat, I am Milchig and it
is permissible to continue eating dairy?
A:
Incorrect.
Father
Who Wears Techelet
Q:
If my father wears Techelet on his Tzitzit, am I obligated to do so?
A:
No. Obviously, you should not insult
your father.
Halachic
Ruling Like Maran Ha-Rav Kook
Q:
As students of Maran Ha-Rav Kook, do we always follow his halachic opinions, or
do we only follow his Hashkafah?
A:
1. We also follow his halachic opinions.
There are obviously exceptions, just as Abaye said: I always follow the
rulings of Rav except in three cases I follow Shmuel. Shabbat 23a.
B. There are no rulings in matters of Hashkafah, rather it is proper Emunah.
Blessing
Over a Kiss
Q:
Why isn't there a blessing when I kiss my children? I have much more enjoyment doing so than
eating a cookie!
A:
Our Sages did not establish a blessing for every act. You can take a glass of juice and have
intention to say the blessing on the juice and giving your children a
kiss. See Piskei Teshuvot 240 note #18.
Harmony
in Birkat Cohanim
Q:
Is it permissible for a Cohain to sing harmony in Birkat Cohanim?
A:
No. One must recite the blessing with
awe and not transform it into a choir performance.
Shiduch
with Smoker
Q:
Can I suggest a smoker as a Shiduch to a woman without informing her that he
smokes?
A:
No, since most women are particular about this.
Therefore, doing so would be "Genivat Da'at" (deception).
