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Kaporos for a Pregnant Woman

Q1. Does a pregnant woman need to do Kaparos on behalf of the fetus? A. A pregnant woman uses two chickens and one rooster. She uses the plural formula…

Is an oven with Cook-time or Stop-time Mode acceptable for Shabbos use?

There are many ovens on the market, and it is impossible in this short space to investigate and address every single model. The best we can do is provide…

Am I allowed to use a commercial warmer on Shabbos with a timer, so I can put things in before Shabbos and the timer turns off itself on Shabbos making me be able to take whatever is in there out after it turns off?

Yes. However, the food must be at least half cooked before Shabbos, see halacha2go.com #753. ראה שאלה #3506: https://asktherav.com/3506-is-an-oven-with-cooktime-or-stoptime-mode-acceptable-for-shabbos-use/ #5506

I am teaching 8th graders how to make Tzitzis. What is the minimum Kosher size 20″ or 22″? Is it better to get a bigger size?

The minimum size of a Talis Koton - Tzitzis is approximately 19 in. wide and 19 in. long on each side until the hole for the neck Which is…

What is the proper Tikkun for one who missed putting on Rabeinu Tam Tefillin?

The Rebbe writes to an individual that forgot to put on Rabeinu Tam that he should learn the laws of Tefillin and be an expert in their laws (it…

Tzar Balei Chayim & Kaporos

Question: The way Kaporos is done these days it looks like there’s a lot of tzar balei chaim going on. Therefore I ask, why are we so makpid to…

A corelle Fleishig plate was found in the Milchig sink after being used for hot Milchig pizza. What should be done with the plate?

The plate should be thrown out, since corelle cannot be Kashered. In desperate situations, where one’s financial situation is tight, and throwing it out is a significant loss, there…

What’s the Geder of מוטב שיהיו שוגגין?

When do we say it’s better not to correct someone violating Halacha because they won’t listen and will end up violating Halacha B’Mazid (deliberately)? For example, if you notice…

Is one allowed to wear Invisalign (plastic aligner worn to slowly push teeth into a different place) or anything similar to that on Shabbos?

Is there any difference if one can feel any (even if slight) pain from them. Is it different in a case where they have not been adjusted for a…

When is a chip or flaw in a Shofar (that does not go all the way through) a problem?

Question: It is not clear to me when a chip or flaw in a Shofar (that does not go all the way through) is a problem. I have attached…

ברכת שהחיינו על טלית חדשה בלילה עבור מינוי רב חדש

שאלה: בעז"ה בקרוב יהי' לנו דינר מיוחד ובמרכז האירוע נכתיר הרב החשוב וכו' כמרא דאתרא, ובכדי שהעניין יעשה רושם קנינו טלית חדשה למסור לרב החדש, אבל כיון שזה יהיה…

יארצייט של יהודי עבור “משפחתו” שאינם בני ברית

שאלה: אנו נוהגים לשלוח לאנשי הקהילה מכתב לרגל היארצייט של בני משפחתם, עם תזכורת לבוא לבית חב"ד ולומר קדיש וכו'. במקרה שבני משפחת הנפטר - אינם יהודיים, האם מותר…

האם מותר להמשיך להדליק נר נשמה לאחר סיום השנה?

שאלה: אשה אחת סיימה את השנה אחר פטירת אביה ע"ה שאלה באם מותר לה להמשיך בהדלקת הנר למשך תקופה נוספת. האם יש בזה ענין כלל? מה כדאי לענות לה? …

Is the OU without Pas Yisroel enough for Twizzlers? It is made with wheat flour.

The flour in Twizzlers isn’t a primary ingredient. (Thus its Bracha is Shehakol). Although they are cooked using ingredients that cannot be eaten raw, there is no issue of Bishul…

If I paint glass with oil based paint pens is there a Kashrus concern in baking them in a kosher oven?

If it's toxic (I.e. inedible) or if it is double wrapped, there is no concern. #5570

Is it a Halachic issue for a woman to wear leggings? What about wearing woman pajama pants?

Hashem made the Jewish people a גוי קדוש - - 'a holy nation'. The general idea of Tznius is 'modesty', this means that the parts of the body that…

Are Lace Top Sheitels Kosher?

Question: There are new Sheitels on the market where there is a very comfortable lace as the cap from where the hairs are sewn in or tied into the…

From what I understand riding a horse bareback is not allowed according to Halacha. Do you need a saddle or can you ride a horse just using a pad?

One should preferably use a saddle only. בשולחן ערוך (אה"ע כג, ו) - כתב המגי׳ אוכף פי' מרדעת, ובערוך השולחן (שם, ד) - אוכף דוקא ומרדעת ט"ס [והוא…

Can I wash fruit or vegetables in a sieve where the water drips down, and I keep the washed dripped food?

Yes. שוע"ר שי"ט, יא. #5485

האם ניתן לעשות מנין עם אנשים שמתפללים בלע”ז?

שאלה: האם אוכל להיות חזן אצל שליח בר"ה ויו"כ, באם הששה מתפללים הם מקורבים המתפללים באנגלית? האם זה בסדר מצד תפילה בציבור עם קדיש ברכו וכו'? ואיך בכלל להתייחס…

Article: Zecher L’Churban (Remembering the Destruction of the Beis Hamikdash) when Renovating

Question: We are doing renovations on our home. As far as leaving an area untouched as a Zecher L'Churban; what is the bare minimum that must be done in…

Can I get married during the month of Cheshvan?

There is no Halachic prohibition in weddings during Cheshvan. Sefer HaMinhagim records Minhag Chabad as avoiding weddings in Cheshvan. However, in the later years (5740's), the Rebbe made it…

Is reflexology problematic as it is eastern medicine? It is massage (an accepted practice) but is the essence of it problematic? They use the idea of “meridians” and points on the feet that correspond to the body.

There are various types of reflexology. If no energy healing or meditation is used then it’s not forbidden. One may halachically use medical treatments even if it is based…

What is the Bracha on Puffed Kamut?

האדמה. There is a doubt about the proper ברכה אחרונה. Therefore, When eating a shiur, eat only within a meal of המוציא. For explanation, see here. #5470

Can I buy a birthday gift for my spouse in the year of Aveilus for a parent?

You may buy your spouse a birthday present. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' שפ"ה סעי' ג', או"ח סי' תרצ"ו במ"א ס"ק י"א, דרכי חסד (אושפאל) סי' כ"ד סעי' י"ח,…

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