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בעידן נגיף הקורונה, יש הרבה שמועות על אמצעי הגנה בדמות של ויטמינים שונים וכן לגרגר חומץ ומי לימון וכדו׳. האם זה מותר לעשות בשבת? - להגנה מותר. מקורות: ה״ז דומה לוויטמינים שהאג"מ או"ח ג, נד, וציץ אליעזר יד, נ, ועוד מתירים אם לוקחים…
I help train boys for their Bar Mitzvah. My learning sessions are at night. Can I practice with the boys putting on Tefillin at night? - Yes, but you should make sure to mention that the mitzvah of putting on Tefilin is only by day,…
If one is making a Chanukah party in the lobby of a senior independent living building, can we say the Brochos for the Menorah lighting? - If this is their place of residence, it is OK. Sources: באותו בית - ראה שו״ת שארית יוסף…
Is there any issue with a girl getting a degree after seminary at a Frum place? - Please see here: https://asktherav.com/college-applying-the-rebbes-position/ #11657
Must a Avel during Shiva have a Shoimer to leave the Shivah house by daytime? (Like to go home on Friday afternoon etc.) - The common custom is to be particular only by night. נהגו בשמירה באבל ר"ל רק בלילה (כשאין עוברים ושבים). עצם חיוב…
Am I allowed to use Maaser money for the filter on the phone if otherwise I don’t have money? - No. You may not use Maaser money for this purpose. Explanation: Maaser money may not be used for any…
What age does a girl have to be for there to be a problem of Kol Isha? - From 3 years old. However in a case of צורך גדול, there might be room to be lenient up to…
What is the best order for putting in Clothing? - One puts first on undershirt and Tzitzis. Afterwards, the common custom is to get dressed from top to bottom,…
In this case, is it permissible to to use such an outside sink on Shabbos? - We have an outside washing station. However, the outside sink gets its water from a hose, and drains directly…
We want take pictures of our three-year-old daughter lighting Shabbos candles for the first time. - Can a photo be taken while we are lighting but before the Bracha is over? I was planning to…
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