Writing to the Rebbe and Receiving an Answer Through Igros Kodesh
Question: Is there halachic discussion of the practice of writing to the Rebbe and receiving an answer through Igros Kodesh? It seems pretty clear that the Rebbe does indeed…
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Question: Is there halachic discussion of the practice of writing to the Rebbe and receiving an answer through Igros Kodesh? It seems pretty clear that the Rebbe does indeed…
This depends on many factors. It is best to avoid traveling through such a road wherever possible, even with the windows closed. Sources: כמה פרטים בדבר: גדר אהל…
Question: Is it permitted to buy used clothing from a thrift store or to get a donation of used clothing from someone? Is it allowed halachically to wear someone…
Question: I have a very expensive taste in clothing, but I have very limited income. (When I first developed my taste, I was able to afford the quality I…
There is no formal Chabad tradition in this matter, though to the best of my knowledge people generally are particular about this. The only formal reference that I’m aware…
Clear chicken soup - שהכל Vegetable soup - האדמה, if blended it's שהכל. See here: https://asktherav.com/13404-bracha-on-blended-vegetables-soup/ Mushroom barley soup - see here: https://asktherav.com/2055-which-bracha-does-one-make-on-a-meat-barley-soup-does-one-make-on-a-meat-barley-soup/ https://asktherav.com/22215-brachos-for-barley-soup/ #11983
One may give them food, even if they are not the owner of the fish, provided they are owned by Jews. This applies to all animals which are dependent…
Question: During Harchakos, are husband and wife allowed to recline on a 2 person couch that each seat reclines independently? Is it like laying on the same bed, or…
Yes. שו״ת אג״מ או״ח א, קז. שש״כ יח, כט. #11946
While one may take a haircut on Motzaei Shabbos, it is not proper to schedule in advance a haircut for Motzaei Shabbos as it is an embarrassment to Shabbos. Generally, it’s…
Since the almond milk itself is mostly comprised of water, it might not qualify. It depends a lot on how the almond milk is made. שאר משקין - ראה…
Question: I have an idea that would involve helping people in their Torah learning. It would be a service that I would charge for. It would involve me coaching…
Q. What does one do by Kiddush Levana regarding Sholom Aleichem if he's saying it alone and there's no one else around (or there's less than 3 people around)?…
האם אנחנו נוהגים וסתות אחרות חוץ מעונה בינונית, וסת החודש, ווסת הפלגה
כל עוד ואין ווסת קבוע אין לחשוש יותר מזה. אבל יש ווסתות אחרות שחוששים אליהם מתי שנקבעו, או שנקבעו לחומר, כווסת הסירוג והדילוג ואכמ"ל. [אם כוונתך לימי המבוכה שדנו…
Yes. Sources: מהטעמים למנהג זה - עי׳ פרישה באו״ח סי׳ תכ״ו ס״ק ג׳ ובמג״א ס״ק י״א שלאחר שקילל ג׳ פעמים תפול עליהם אימתה וכו׳ ראוי לומר לחבירו לא עליך כי אם שלום…
Permitted. Sources: ראה סוטה י"ד ע"א, ונדרים דף ל"ט ע"ב - מ' ע"א, ושו"ע יו"ד ריש סי' של"ה. וראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' רמ"ט סעי' א' ברמ"א, ובש"ך שם…
He should recite the following Tehillim: תהלים: א, ב, ג, ד, כ, כא, כב, כג, כד, לג, מז, עב, פו, צ, צא, צב, צג, קד, קיב, קיג כו' עד…
Question: I know that Seforim should not be laid upside-down—does the same apply for Pamphlets containing Torah (for example, “L’chaim,” "Sichat Hashavua,” and weekly-Parsha booklets printed in 770 for…
Question: If a Sirtuk with four corners has one of its corners folded and sewed so that it appears rounded, is it acceptable? Also, can I try-on a non-rounded…
Question: I heard that a Tanya should be treated like a Chumash and should not have other Seforim placed above it. Is this true? Also, how does it work…
Questions: 1) Do I need to make a new Brocha if I change my Tzitzis midday (after exercise, for example)? 2a) If I merely try-on a pair of Tzitizis,…
Question: I came across a job opportunity that would have me helping needy people in towns across the United States. There is just one problem, it seems the accommodations…
Regarding the milchig fork: if the chicken was still when the fork was inserted in the chicken, the fork needs to be kashered; if it wasn't so hot, the…
Question: I noticed that it says in the Siddur before Sholom Aleichem in the small print “that upon arriving home, say the Sholom Aleichem”. I wanted to know the…
אם בלעת את מה שליקקת את צריכה להמתין, אם ירקת את זה מהפה מיד, את לא צריכה, אבל יש לשטוף את הפה. מקורות: בנדו״ז שליחך בלשונו, עדיף מלועס…
