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• Having a Posek of One's Own (Was Is it permissible to listen to an acapella music CD during sefira?)
  Prof. Levine: Having a Posek of One's Own (Was Is it permissible to listen to an acapella music CD during sefira?): [...] I think this statement requires modification and elaboration to read "having a qualified (or competent) posek of one's own." Rav Shimon Schwab, ZT"L, says that a Torah scholar must have secular knowledge. See […]
• More on Practices of Mourning During Sefira
  Prof. L. Levine: More on Practices of Mourning During Sefira: The web site https://www.etzion.org.il/en/sefirat-haomer-practices-mourning-during-sefira Sefirat HaOmer: Practices of Mourning During Sefira - vbm haretzion<https://www.etzion.org.il/en/sefirat-haomer-practices-mourning-during-sefira> Translated by David Silverberg. The Source of the Customs. […]
• Is it permissible to listen to an acapella music CD during sefira?
  Prof. L. Levine: Is it permissible to listen to an acapella music CD during sefira?: [...] Q. Is it permissible to listen to an acapella music CD during sefira? A. Rav Belsky, zt’l was of the opinion that there is no difference between a professionally recorded acapella CD that sounds like music and a regular […]
• Making Coffee on Shabbos
  Prof. L. Levine: Making Coffee on Shabbos: [...] Making Coffee On Shabbos • Torah.org<https://torah.org/torah-portion/weekly-halacha-5761-pekudei/> A discussion of Halachic topics related to the Parsha of the week. For final rulings, consult your Rav.. QUESTIONHow does one make a cup of instant coffee [or instant tea] on Shabbos?. […]
• Are We Trying to Grow?
  Micha Berger: Are We Trying to Grow?: We seem to be conflating growth with other things. When a rabbi sermonizes about current events, does it foster growth? What if he explains the parashah, but not in terms relevant to how to live life? Or if he gives a nice homily, which leaves people nodding and […]
• Making Coffee on Shabbos
  Micha Berger: Making Coffee on Shabbos: [...] So, you have a choice.. Use instant so you can have irui keli rishon, or have a drink that actually tastes like coffee. <grin> Putting coffee into a drip filter and pouring the water over the grounds is not considered borer. This is because the water is entering […]
• Rav A Lopiansky and Rav Elya Brudny on Segulos R' Shayla Kerestirer Rav Chaim Kanievsky 2019 QA Agudah Convention
  Prof. L. Levine: Rav A Lopiansky and Rav Elya Brudny on Segulos R' Shayla Kerestirer Rav Chaim Kanievsky 2019 QA Agudah Convention: Please see the video at https://drive.google.com/file/d/17PG1nnjqMJPYb-ix8mAal4i_pbHvCpVe/view?usp=drivesdk This is how we should deal with Segulos! YL
• tucking retzuot in belt
  Rich, Joel: tucking retzuot in belt: I've noticed that some folks have their shel rosh retzuot wound around their belt once. Is this a minhag or a practicality or something else? KT Joel Rich THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE ADDRESSEE. IT MAY CONTAIN PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL […]
• Are We Trying to Grow?
  Akiva Miller: Are We Trying to Grow?: . [...] The Chofetz Chaim is quoted as saying that it is worthwhile to learn Hilchos Lashon Hara even if the only result will be... Honestly, I don't remember whether the end is "an extra 'tsk...'" or "an extra pang of guilt" or probably something else. […]
• re coffee on Shabbat
  Ari Kahn: re coffee on Shabbat: I completely agree with R’ Micha here is a shiur which goes through the sugya, and arrives at conclusions regarding coffee. I am not convinced that all of the Rabbanim who dealt with the question were necessarily familiar with the various modes and gadgets used to make coffee. https://www.yutorah. […]