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What is the Rebbe’s view in regard to Thanksgiving? Are Jewish people allowed to celebrate it? - Halachically, Thanksgiving is not similar to other non-Jewish holidays. This holiday is not based on a specific religion and…
Non-Jewish Or Non-Frum Teachers - Question: The Rama writes (YD 153:1): “ואין מוסרים להם תינוק ללמדו ספר או ללמדו אומנות דמשכי ליה למינות”. Based…
Do these Pesukim on the sweater require it to be placed in Shaimos? - Question: I have a sweater that was designed with the words "וטהר לבנו לעבדך באמת" and "כל מי שאומר…
Fleishig Pot and Milchig Cover Used to Cook Pareve - Question: I cooked pareve in a Fleishig pot, and mid way through the cooking, I realized I was using…
Adoption & Yichud Question - Question: I'm adopted since young age, and now I'm a teenager. At this point it's just "my parents" and…
Is it permitted to get laser eye surgery? Did the Rebbe say anything about it? - After confirming by a Doctor -you are close to- that it is safe, you may do it if its…
Where, on the outer entrance, should the Mezuzah be placed? - On the archway (not on the pillars). On the right side coming from the street, Within the first Tefach…
Where in ובא לציון do we touch the תפילין? - They are two different customs on this matter: Some touch or kiss the Tefillin when reciting the words שנשמור…
Is one allowed to use a Gartel for a Kinyan? - Yes. Indeed, this is the common custom. However, some are particular to use an item which is wide three…
Is one allowed to enter a bathroom/Mikvah with a Gartel in his pocket? - Being that the Gartel is worn specifically during Davening, it is not proper to enter with it into the…
May one draw a picture on the condensation on the window? - Drawing a picture is included in the Melacha of writing. Writing or drawing on the condensation on the window…
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