Is one permitted to take a haircut on Motzaei Shabbos?
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…
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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…
Question: Does Halachah state that one should spend money on having a nice Menorah (like an Esrog, tefillin, etc.)? Does it matter what kind of Menorah you use (tin…
The bag that actually holds the Tefillin and a Mezuzah case are both considered a תשמיש קדושה (usage of holiness) and they should be placed in Geniza. See here…
Question: I have a (removable) polymer resin and acrylic false-tooth. May I eat milchig and fleishig with it in my mouth? Answer: In general, before eating milk products,…
A sign is okay on the door. And so is the Jewish custom in many places. Source: ראה שו״ת נוב״י תנינא יו״ד קפג. #5632 (2)