tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.comments2021-03-03T15:13:15.211-05:00Learning TeshuvotAaron Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-55641351985526433302012-05-16T02:45:06.268-04:002012-05-16T02:45:06.268-04:00Just to pick a nit here, "Let It Be" ref...Just to pick a nit here, "Let It Be" refers to 'Mother Mary'... who was Paul McCartney's mother who died when he was young, not necessarily the religious figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-86718333539606229542012-05-07T14:27:50.914-04:002012-05-07T14:27:50.914-04:00Were there sources that were used to come to this ...Were there sources that were used to come to this conclusion aside from the Gemarah in Sotah? <br /><br />I am working on a P'sak Halacha project about the potential issues of yichud with a step-parent. I would appreciate further sources if possible!Julia owennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-71750787747900910862012-03-19T23:24:26.823-04:002012-03-19T23:24:26.823-04:00Peanuts were served at the Feinstein seder table.
...Peanuts were served at the Feinstein seder table.<br /><br />Rabbi Tendler okays peanuts on Pesach and taught me how to make peanut butter on Pesach.<b>Harlan Kilstein</b>https://www.blogger.com/profile/16813283737730749905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-28311555422780477182011-05-17T21:34:38.768-04:002011-05-17T21:34:38.768-04:00Thanks - it has been corrected.Thanks - it has been corrected.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-76677564563090781492011-05-17T21:02:41.411-04:002011-05-17T21:02:41.411-04:00Wouldn't the bracha on a raisin be העץ, not הא...Wouldn't the bracha on a raisin be העץ, not האדמה?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-35374302866801874162011-05-09T16:10:28.036-04:002011-05-09T16:10:28.036-04:00See also here regarding the 2005 papal funeral: ht...See also here regarding the 2005 papal funeral: <a href="http://torahweb.org/torah/special/2005/papalFuneral.html" rel="nofollow">http://torahweb.org/torah/special/2005/papalFuneral.html</a>Gil Studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776831546758682126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-57976810378891480332011-05-08T22:54:25.208-04:002011-05-08T22:54:25.208-04:00Do you know where online I can purchase Shi'lo...Do you know where online I can purchase Shi'los uTeshuvas Mima'amakim?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Neil<br /><br />neilsharris@gmail.comNeil Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797772082427806345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-69625004363854240232011-05-01T21:45:31.694-04:002011-05-01T21:45:31.694-04:00I am not sure why the shitah of the Catholics on t...I am not sure why the shitah of the Catholics on this mattered at all - it seemed that ultimately the Rav focused on the issue of entering a church, which would seem to make it irrelevant what type of church we are talking about.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-36269026588298968272011-05-01T03:51:58.271-04:002011-05-01T03:51:58.271-04:00Two questions: 1)Would the Rav's ruling on Ken...Two questions: 1)Would the Rav's ruling on Kennedy's funeral, which took place in a Catholic church, also apply to the recent royal wedding which took place in an Anglican church? 2)Even if the Anglican church does have a similar position to the Roman Catholic church as to what constitutes fulfilling their obligation to be a part of the service, why should that matter? After all, a Jew who converts to Christianity is still considered a Jew by Judaism even though Christians will consider him a full Christian.Akiva L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06860418905749819268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-67520096671470175952011-04-10T03:19:37.395-04:002011-04-10T03:19:37.395-04:00Thanks for your post, informative as usual.Thanks for your post, informative as usual.Y. Isaacsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-61321950870307934132011-03-09T22:59:35.399-05:002011-03-09T22:59:35.399-05:00I start with the ones that I own (Igrot Moshe, Yec...I start with the ones that I own (Igrot Moshe, Yechaveh Daat, a few others) and from there branch out if I am looking for something specific.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-78857050378343646282011-03-08T11:33:20.285-05:002011-03-08T11:33:20.285-05:00How do you choose where to look? Are there sefor...How do you choose where to look? Are there seforim that you "favor" or begin with?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />DovUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497409627045454480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-4765279403902420482011-03-07T23:00:11.073-05:002011-03-07T23:00:11.073-05:00No real system. When there are inyanei d'yoma...No real system. When there are inyanei d'yoma, either calendar related or event-related, I try to do relevant teshuvot. Otherwise, I look around and see what seems interesting.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-20072017210807639552011-03-07T11:59:29.859-05:002011-03-07T11:59:29.859-05:00Great site! How do you determine which Teshuva to...Great site! How do you determine which Teshuva to learn? Do you have a curriculum or a system? <br /><br />Please let me know.<br /><br />Yasher koyach.<br /><br />DovUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497409627045454480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-29593200071183743042011-02-03T15:53:30.872-05:002011-02-03T15:53:30.872-05:00I assume Let it Be and Walking in Memphis would ce...I assume Let it Be and Walking in Memphis would certainly be okay, because they simply mention Christian religious figures. But what about a song like "My Sweet Lord" or "spirit in the Sky" that are not used in religious practice, but are praising Jesus as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-46722820133523106692011-01-30T14:53:16.876-05:002011-01-30T14:53:16.876-05:00I write them as I read 'em. I should note tha...I write them as I read 'em. I should note that despite the prevailing view being that one should not learn during Chazarat HaShatz, I have heard in the name of HaRav Lichtenstein that it is permissible. If anyone can confirm that for me that would be great.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-37537548206566189982011-01-28T13:42:03.590-05:002011-01-28T13:42:03.590-05:00I don't think you represent the bottom line of...I don't think you represent the bottom line of his tshuva correctly, which is that one cannnot learn during chazarat haShatz.Skepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-22249078886381724422011-01-27T00:36:18.741-05:002011-01-27T00:36:18.741-05:00Interesting Teshuva. One pt: I assume that things...Interesting Teshuva. One pt: I assume that things which contain explicit sexual content would be forbidden from a "lo sasuru" standpoint. As we know that one is not allowed to engage in hirhurei issur, thus listening to a song which contains such material would seem to be on the borderline of forbidden....thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-62963679930089129742010-12-31T06:24:12.607-05:002010-12-31T06:24:12.607-05:00Interesting article. We might post something simil...Interesting article. We might post something simillar in our site!tallithttp://www.galileesilks.com/galilee-silks-judaica-silk-tallit-c-52_34.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-46729401839706425152010-12-23T06:19:23.118-05:002010-12-23T06:19:23.118-05:00Do you know if there are any (non-haredi) dissenti...Do you know if there are any (non-haredi) dissenting opinions?<br />Yactacoyachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064105845751691734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-37038638879662920812010-12-23T01:36:54.760-05:002010-12-23T01:36:54.760-05:00Why isn't it preferable to change the minyan t...Why isn't it preferable to change the minyan time to one which is more suitable to the members of the shul, thus ensuring a minyan?yoni rossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-36027021230110024362010-10-03T22:03:57.028-04:002010-10-03T22:03:57.028-04:00Thank you Elli for the clarification.Thank you Elli for the clarification.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-49324713589065061582010-09-24T00:49:07.206-04:002010-09-24T00:49:07.206-04:00Technical note: R' Shabtai is, technically spe...Technical note: R' Shabtai is, technically speaking, a grandson-in-law, even if R Moshe ZTL referred to him more affectionately as a grandson.Elli Schorrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-5346850961656853392010-09-17T15:37:25.215-04:002010-09-17T15:37:25.215-04:00I just looked at Dr. Fred Rosner's article in ...I just looked at Dr. Fred Rosner's article in RJJ VIII- Kohanim Studying and Practicing Medicine- (1984)- and Dr. Rosner quotes two opinions that I think R. Moshe may have been responding to. 1) R. Moredechai Hakohen who relied on pikuach nefesh to allow a Kohen to do an autopsy and 2)R Chaim Hirschenson which relied on pikuach nefesh and the fact that most corpses are from non-Jews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417760202997060107.post-10692940941519671802010-09-17T12:36:13.377-04:002010-09-17T12:36:13.377-04:00The teshuva does not state whose pamphlet it is. ...The teshuva does not state whose pamphlet it is. Perhaps someone can contact Rav Tendler - I would assume he would know.Aaron Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634159184538374914noreply@blogger.com