Can I wear sunglasses in a city that has no eiruv?

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Vol. 1 Iss. 40 פרשת ראה           Dvar Halacha               By: R' Chananya Berman       Question: Can I wear sunglasses on Shabbos in a city without an eiruv? Discussion: Before we talk about sunglasses let us discuss regular glasses. The Chayei Adam rules (56:3) that one is not allowed to wear glasses in a place that does not have an eiruv. The reason is we are concerned that the glasses may fall off and you will carry them in a reshus harabim. However, many of the later poskim (e.g Rivivos Efraim 2:115:115) say that in today's times since the glasses are fitted around one's ears we are not conerned that he will carry them. Therefore one may wear regular glasses even without an eiruv.   In regards to sunglasses that are worn to protect one's eyes from the sun, they are permitted to be worn even without an eiruv. However, if one is wearing the sunglasses for a different reason (i.e. style) then one should consult with a rav before doing so.     For all practical questions please ask your Rav.                      Gemara Shiur 30 Min before Shacharis, given by Rabbi  Goldman. Halacha Shiur preceding maariv at Ahavas Yisroel 9:00-9:30 Monday and Thursday, given by R' Chananya Berman.   For any comments or suggestion please email Kollelboker@hotmail.com or speak to Rabbi Goldman These times are for NYC only   For times out of NYC please click  Myzmanim.com Shabbos zimanim are: Candle lighting                 7:19 Sh'kea                             7:37 Sof Zman Kriyas shma   9:37 Mogen Avroham             9:01

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Can I read a book that has words stamped on the edge of the pages?

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Vol. 1 Iss. 39 פרשת עקב           Dvar Halacha               By: R' Chananya Berman   Question: Can I read a book that has words stamped on the edge of the pages? Discussion: There is a dispute among the poskim whether one may open a book that has words stamped on the outer edge of the pages. One opinion is that one may not read such a book because every time the book is opened one is erasing the words and when the book is closed one is writing the words. This is the opinion of the Levush (340:4). However, the Rema writes in a teshuva (119) that one may open and close such a book.   The custom is to follow the lenient opinion (Shulchan Aruch HaRav 340:4). However, the Mishna Berura writes that if one has another copy of the same book without the writing on the edge it would be better to use that copy (340:17).   Another option is one can insert a piece of paper between the pages that have the writing on them before Shabbos. This way the letters remain broken even when the book is closed. One should be careful not to remove the paper on Shabbos (The Shabbos Home pg. 11)     For all practical questions please ask your Rav.              Gemara Shiur 30 Min before Shacharis, given by Rabbi  Goldman. Halacha Shiur preceding maariv at Ahavas Yisroel 9:00-9:30 Monday and Thursday, given by R' Chananya Berman.   For any comments or suggestion please email Kollelboker@hotmail.com or speak to Rabbi Goldman These times are for NYC only   For times out of NYC please click  Myzmanim.com Shabbos zimanim are: Candle lighting                 7:30 Sh'kea                             7:48 Sof Zman Kriyas shma   9:34 Mogen Avroham             8:58

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Can I seperate the pages of a book that are attached?

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Vol. 1 Iss. 38 פרשת ואתחנן           Dvar Halacha               By: R' Chananya Berman   Question:  Can I separate pages of a book (or magazine etc.) that are attached to each other? Discussion There are two possible situations where this question comes up, we will deal with each one separately. If the pages are attached to each other from the binding process then one would not be permitted to separate them. The reason for this is Koreiah, Michatech and Makeh Bipatish. You are tearing, cutting to a specific size and you are finishing an item.   However, if the pages became attached due to some glue or food item that was spilled on them you would be permitted to separate these pages. However, one must be sure that the pages themselves will not be torn. If the letters are covered by the glue or will be torn in the process one may not detach them (M.B. 340:45).     For all practical questions please ask your Rav.             Gemara Shiur 30 Min before Shacharis, given by Rabbi  Goldman. Halacha Shiur preceding maariv at Ahavas Yisroel 9:00-9:30 Monday and Thursday, given by R' Chananya Berman.   For any comments or suggestion please email Kollelboker@hotmail.com or speak to Rabbi Goldman These times are for NYC only   For times out of NYC please click  Myzmanim.com Shabbos zimanim are: Candle lighting                 7:40 Sh'kea                             7:58 Sof Zman Kriyas shma   9:31 Mogen Avroham             8:55

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What is the proper way to greet somone on Tisha B'Av?

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Vol. 1 Iss. 37 פרשת דברים           Dvar Halacha               By: R' Chananya Berman     Question: What is the proper way to greet someone on Tisha B'Av? Discussion: One is not permitted to extend a greeting to another person on Tisha B'Av. The reason for this is, on Tisha B'Av we are mourning for the Bais Hamikdash, just as a mourner during shiva does not greet people neither do we. One should refrain from saying "good morning" or "good night" as well (Pele Yoatz Tisha B'av). However, one may nod his head in greeting (Pnei Boruch 16:27).   If one is greeted by someone on Tisha B'Av, the greeting may be returned so as not to offend the greeter. However, it should be done in a low voice (S.A 554:20). It is better to explain to the greeter that it is not proper to greet someone on Tisha B'Av IF you can explain it in a way that he will not be offended.   One should not answer the phone with a "hello" or end with a "good bye" on Tisha B'Av.   One is permitted to wish someone a "mazal tov" on Tisha B'Av because it is a bracha not a greeting (Shut Har Tzvi Y.D. 290).   One may inquire how an unwell person is feeling on Tisha B'Av (Halichos Shlomo Teffila pg.19).       For all practical questions please ask your Rav.            Gemara Shiur 30 Min before Shacharis, given by Rabbi  Goldman. Halacha Shiur preceding maariv at Ahavas Yisroel 9:00-9:30 Monday and Thursday, given by R' Chananya Berman.   For any comments or suggestion please email Kollelboker@hotmail.com or speak to Rabbi Goldman These times are for NYC only   For times out of NYC please click  Myzmanim.com Shabbos zimanim are: Candle lighting                 7:48 Sh'kea                             8:06 Sof Zman Kriyas shma   9:18 Mogen Avroham             8:52

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