Community Magazine May 2013

& Jamileh Ma a Co e . . 7 MAY ONE WASH DISHES ON THE FIRST DAY OF YOM TOV TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE SECOND DAY? It is forbidden to prepare on the first day of the holiday for the second day. If one needs a cup or dish for the next meal of the same day, it is permissible to wash what is needed. If there are available clean dishes for the next meal of that day, one should preferably use the new ones, rather than wash the dirty ones (Hacham Ovadia Yosef, Livyat Hen , halachah 70). It is permissible to soak dirty dishes immediately following the meal, before the residual food hardens, as a preventive measure. (R’ Shlomo Zalmen Aurbach) 8 MAY ONE ALLOW A NON-JEWISH HOUSEKEEPER TO WASH THE DISHES IN PREPARATION FOR THE SECOND DAY? A non-Jewish housekeeper may wash dishes for the second day ( Kaf Hahaim 503:1), though she may not use a dishwasher. 9 MAY ONE COOK AN EXTRA PIECE OF MEAT IN A POT ON THE FIRST DAY FOR THE SECOND DAY OF YOM TOV? The Shulhan Aruch ( Orah Haim 503) states that a woman may cook a pot of meat on the first day of Yom Tov even if she only needs one piece for that day, since additional meat enhances the flavor. However, she should ensure to not explicitly say that she is cooking for the second day of Yom Tov, and some food from the pot must be eaten on the first day. 10 WHEN IS THE MOST PREFERABLE TIME FOR A LADY TO LIGHT CANDLES FOR SHAVUOT? Although there are some who have the custom of waiting until the end of seven full weeks before accepting the holiday of Shavuot, which means waiting until dark on the night of Shavuot, nonetheless, ladies may light before sunset of the 49 th day of the omer , as they do before Shabbat, and begin the holiday early. On the second night, however, a lady should light only after the stars come out, unless the family will be eating the meal early that night, in which case she may light before Kiddush . 1573 E 10th Street • Messages at 718-376-3022 Y A M H A T O R A H DAYCAMP At Yam Hatorah we take special care to highlight your child’s individual strengths and rejoice in his/her accomplishments. While building each child’s character, we stress the importance of caring for one another and having unity with each other. Under the leadership of Rabbi Isaac Mohadeb & Menahelet Jacqueline Sananes Ages 2-4 In the Heart of Flatbush  Patient & Loving Teachers  Professional & Experienced Staff  Clean, bright, and attractive facilities  Focus on love of Torah & Midot Tovot  Attention to Sephardic Mesorah  Areas such as: Blocks, kitchen, arts & crafts, music, discovery, dramatic play center  Attention is given to each child’s language, social and motor skills development  Outdoor play ADDED ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Music & Dance Instruction & Much More! Please come in and see for yourself why everyone is raving about Yam Hatorah Daycamp Pre-Nursery Hours: 9am to 3pm Nursery Hours: 9am to 3pm Kindergarten Hours 9am to 4pm iYAR - SiVAN 5773 MAY 2013 61