Can I use a sock to strain the tap water on Shabbos?
Question: Many have a custom to keep a sock on their tap over Pesach, to make sure that no Chametz will come out of the tap, What should we…
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Question: Many have a custom to keep a sock on their tap over Pesach, to make sure that no Chametz will come out of the tap, What should we…
Question: Several Pesach'dike dishes were used for rice - (that had a Kosher lePesach hechsher). May they be used on Pesach by Chabadnik Ashkenazim? Can these utensils be used…
Question: From the 5 rules of שבא, children typically aren’t taught the rules relating to תנועה גדולה/קטנה. Nor are they taught the שבא rules of the רז"ה. a) Should…
You may buy new shoes now, being that your current shoes are uncomfortable. ראה פמ״ג תקנא בא״א ז. בא״ח דברים ב. כה״ח תקנא, כא. שו"ת מחזה אליהו ב,…
Answer: No. The bedikos should be repeated. Nonetheless, it is recommended to ask personal question from a Rav in each situation. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז סימן קפד סק"ו…
שאלה: מתגורר הנני בחדשי הקיץ בהרי ניו יארק, ויש פה סדר שאינני בטוח שעולה לכדי שמירת שבת: ביום שישי יש גוי שעובר כבכל יום לאסוף את הזבל מכל הבתים…
Question: Is it permitted to go swimming or dip one's feet in a swimming pool on Shabbos or Yom Tov? Answer: Swimming - No. Dipping your feet -…
Painting the nails is allowed however clipping nails is prohibited. In cases of need, there is room to permit just filing. Sources: ראה שו״ע או״ח תקל״ב, תקלא סעיף ח,…
You may let children color or paint on Chol Hamoed, as long as it doesn’t produce professional results. Sources: חול המועד כהלכתו פ"ו סעי' פד. דהוי צורך המועד…
If it has no water, yes. PS Some are lenient with children before the age of chinuch with gebrokts in general. Others are lenient to put the cream cheese…
If there is no clean linen available, Yes. שו"ת באר משה ח"ז ח"א סי' ח. #14087
Not ideal. Sources: רעק״א סי׳ תמ״ו על מג״א סק״ב, והגהות ח״ס שם, די״ל דלא מקיים בזה עשה דתשביתו, דאין שליחות לנכרי. וה״ה קטן. אלא, שבלא״ה שורפים לפני חצות…
Question: If a child who is the age of Chinuch was sleeping and missed Havdala, should he make/hear Havdala on Sunday morning? Answer: Yes, although some are lenient…
Although halachically nail polish is accepted on Pesach without a hechsher, many have the custom not to use them on Pesach unless you know it's chometz free. …
The Alter Rebbe writes that Gebroks only applies to Matza with water. Thus there is no issue of Gebroks with Matza and butter. However, many people will not eat…
Charcoal which might contain chometz as a binder should not be used. One would need to inquire if wheat is used. Starch binders from corn are okay. Sources:…
Any unflavored bottled water without any additives of minerals, carbonation etc. is kosher for Pesach. Check the label carefully. #14075 (1)
Question: I usually wear a mask when between people indoors, not on the street. If I want to go to shul Shabbos does this present a problem of carrying?…
Question: I am very worried whether my kiddushin was valid, because when I said "harei at mekudeshes..." I was very overwhelmed and I don't remember that I had the…
Question: I’m eating some cake or fruit or fish etc., is there a simple way to estimate if it’s a kazayis? Answer: Approximately the size that fits into…