Is a Menorah that one branch is slightly higher than the other branches Kosher?
Question: After we lit our Menorah we realized that the first light is on a branch that is slightly higher than the other branches (1/8 of an inch). We…
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Question: After we lit our Menorah we realized that the first light is on a branch that is slightly higher than the other branches (1/8 of an inch). We…
It really depends on so many factors: The level of necessity for the medication; is this medication halachically mandated; what “ directly utilizes aborted children” means; will not taking…
Question: I am planning to go to a Shabbaton in a hotel where they have a Shabbos elevator that takes you to each floor up to the 5th floor.…
Question: I moved to a new apartment building, where there's a Shabbos elevator. I'm wheelchair-bound and you told me in the past that there's no problem in having a…
Question: There is a corner store in Israel, from what looks like a Jewish owner, but I noticed they are open on Shabbos. Is it possible that they didn't…
Question: A friend related to me how he neglected to take care of a certain bill. I think he saw the envelopes but didn’t open them. Later on he…
To avoid all issues, the accepted Psak is that the local Beis Din redeems him after 30 days without a Bracha, on a tenai, and he redeems himself again…
The Beracha is Shehakol. A Yarei Shamayim should eat it only within a meal or make Mezonos, Ha'adama and Shehakol on other foods. סדבה"נ א, יא. #12252
According to Halacha a man is not allowed to shave off his eyebrows because of לא ילבש. However Poskim write that in a case where he will be uncomfortable…
Falafel balls are usually Shehakol, even if flour is added, unless it was added for taste. If one recited Ha'adama over it it is valid after the fact. …
Question: I had a ingrown toenail the doctor bandaged it and said it cant get wet. Is there a point to cover it well and go to Mikvah or…
לפי ההלכה היבישה מותר. אבל ממדת חסידות יש להחליף הבגד - שו״ע אדה״ז עו, ד. על בשרו - עליו לרחוץ המקום אם נתייבשה לפני התפלה. אבל אם לחה היא…
Question: Can one sing Nigunim in bathroom or shower? Or a song with words of Torah? Or a song of other words but to tune of a Niggun? …
Question: Can a person in Aveilus within the Sheloshim host or attend a Chanukah party? Does it make a difference before or after Shloshim? Answer: Throughout his time…
Yes, a divorced woman is obligated to cover her hair. Sources: שו"ע אה"ע סי' כ"א סעי ב', ח"מ שם ס"ק ב', ב"ש שם ס"ק ה', דגול מרבבה שם,…
Question: I have installed a Chabad Torah app, but now I have seen a letter that those who developed this app did not have the requisite permission and are…
Question: I work as a medical dispatcher. When a call comes in, I need to drop everything and send an ambulance as soon as possible. If I'm in the…
Upon hearing of Moshiach’s arrival: ברוך אתה יי אלהינו מלך העולם גואל ישראל. Baruch atah A-donay, Elo-heinu Melech Ha’Olam Goel Yisrael. ברוך אתה יי אלהינו מלך העולם שהחינו וקימנו והיגיענו לזמן הזה. Baruch atah A-donay, Elo-heinu Melech Ha’Olam shehecheeyanu v'kiyimanu vihigiyanu lizman hazeh. When the…
There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic. See link: https://asktherav.com/what-are-the-halachos-of-yichud-when-using-uber-or-uber-pool/ #6721
One should refrain from wishing Happy New Year to a non-Jew which observes it out of secular belief. Happy Holidays is less of a problem, but should be avoided…
