Q & A HALACHA
Every Day Family Questions & Answers
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Is there a bracha we should be recited if there's a Hurricane?
- Yes, in Shulchan Aruch (OC 227:1) writes one may recite either Osey Maasay Bereishis
or Shekocho Ugvuroso Molay Olom for thunder, lightning or great winds that blow with rage. - Common practice is to recite Oseh Maasay Bereishis for lightning (thisBracha speaks of the
wonders of creation) & Shekocho Ugvuroso Molay Olam for thunder (this bracha refers to
the awsome power of hashem) (Mishna Berura 227.5). - The Mishna Berura also writes that the blessing of Shekocho Ugvuroso Molay Olam
'that his power & strength fills the world' is only said on a wind that howls with such
intensity that it can be heard across the world (until the horizon) similar to thunder. - Since we are not proficient in delineating what exactly is a 'wind that blows with rage',
1. We do not recite this blessing.
2. Instead, we recite the blessing of Oseh Maasay 2, Bereishis
3. Although a hurricane would seemingly qualify as 'a wind that blows with rage'
A. The custom is to avoid the issue by always reciting Oseh Maasay Bereishis.
B. Oseh Maasay Bereishis which cam be recited on any dangerous gust of wind.
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If there is an order to evacuate to a shelter on Shabbas,
am I permitted to carry anything with me?
If there is no eruv or can no longer assume that the eruv is valid)?
- Generally speaking, one who must abandon their home on Shabbas in a place where
there
is no eruv, can not carry anything with them. - However, one may wear their Tefillin, since this is considered like an article of clothing.
- This situation is similar to what is discussed in Shulchan Aruch (OC 301:42) regarding
one who finds Tefillin outside on Shabbas in an unsecured location. - One is permitted to put them on & bring them inside.
- However, one must have in mind that they are not doing so to fulfill the mitzvah.
- If there is a pressing need for other items, a non-Jew may be asked to carry them.
- This is because with the exception of the biggest cities, the prohibition to carry outside
in most cities is only a Rabbinic prohibition. - Therefore, in a case of great need, one may ask a non-Jew which is also a Rabbinic prohibition (shvus d' shvus). (See Shulchan Aruch OC 307:5)
- One exception is medication.
1. If one is taking medication for a serious condition, these medicines must be taken with them when they leave.
2. This is permitted since the situation can be defined as one of piku'achnefesh (lifesaving).
3. There is no guarantee as to when one will be able to returnor have the medications refilled.
4. If the medication can be carried in an unusual manner (shinuy), such as inside one’s hat,
then this is preferable
5. However, if there is concern that the medication may get lost, then it may be carried |in a normal manner.
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