Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Can one buy chairs from a church?

If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for…

Question on taking in Shabbos early

What is the earliest Zman allowed to take in Shabbos? What point in Davening must be after that time, i.e. is that time the earliest to begin Kabbolas Shabbos,…

I Daven Nusach Ari. The Minyan I go to is Ashkenaz, Do I need to adjust Kedusha, Keser, Brich hu or Kein Yehi Ratzon according to their Nusach, since some of these are said Bekol?

Daven our Nusach quietly. מחלוקת אחרונים. והרבה טעמים לקולא - לא תתגודדו במנהגא כשאי״ב איסור - פס״ד להצ״צ או״ח ח, ב ד״ה והנה. וראה בהערת מו״ל שבסוה״ס במהדו״ח…

האם ישנם שאלות הלכתיות (הסתכלות, קול אשה) או בהנהגה חסידית לאבות להשתתף בחגיגת הסיום של בית”ס תיכון (כתה י”ב)?

בד''כ במסיבה כאלה יש נאומים של נשים וכיו''ב, ע''כ יש להימנע אפילו באם יושבים בישיבה נפרדת. מקורות: עיין בקידושין ע, א "קול באשה ערווה" ונתחבטו המפרשים בפי' -…

Can a lady give a Shiur to men?

Full Question: I run a lunch and learn in my office, the crowd is mixed and diverse, and we bring different speakers every week. It was suggested from our…

האם מותר ללכת לבריכה בשלושת השבועות דבין המצרים?

מדין רחיצה אין חשש רק בתשעת הימים. אבל הרבה נמנעים מכך מסיבות בטחוניות וסכנה - ראה מקו״ח תקנא בקיצור הלכות יד. אמנם בט׳ הימים אסור מדינא. (לפוסקים כרמ״א). …

What is important to ascertain when looking into a Shiduch with a child of Geirim? (they went through with a few Geirus procedures, last one -L’eChumra. It’s unknown at which point their daughter was born).

Such matters should not be “self-assessed”, Rather, you should ensure that you receive verification from a Rov (who has specific expertise in such matters) that there are no concerns regarding…

I direct a Yeshivas Kayitz and the head counselor planned a trip of horseback riding for one of the nine days. Is this a problem?

There is no halachic objection to go horseback riding in the nine days, particularly with regards to children. Obviously, safety precautions are important at all times, and especially during…

What is the Tafkid of a Jewish woman in this world according to the Torah?

In a talk by the Rebbe in honor of the 4th yartzeit of the Rebbetzin on the 22nd of Shevat 5752, the Rebbe said that the role of Jewish…

Halachically – how long is a wig allowed to be? Since the whole point of a wig is it shouldn’t look like hair, but nowadays they look even better than hair.

The main idea is that the wig should be Tznius in nature that is, that the hair should not be long and wavy. Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi Z”L put out…

Are there clothing colors that women are not allowed to wear according to halacha? (Red, white, etc.)

A garment which is all red or majority red is forbidden for a woman to wear since this color portrays a feeling of “Pritzus” (free-ness or promiscuity) and it…

Are women’s faces allowed to be printed on newspapers (or websites)?

There are differing views in this matter. In general, Charedi newspapers are very stringent. The below is only a brief outlook of what seems to be the Rebbe’s view:…

Are women allowed to give a speech when their audience is 50% men as well?

This is not proper for a religious crowd. [1] Poskim advise against this. Some even forbid it outright. [2] However, if the crowd is not religious, and the purpose is…

Is a random get together of people for comedy purposes allowed? (Comedy show)

Yes, if the comedy is clean and there is separate seating between men and women with a Mechitza as explained in question #2806 (2). #2806 (6)

Is lesbian (gay) by women allowed? Is it forbidden?

Lesbian sexual relations are forbidden, at the very least Rabbinically. [1] The discussion is in Yevamos 76a. This is also an explicit ruling in the Shulchan Aruch (Even Haezer…

Can you give me some examples where the Torah treats women as special, precious, and where it says that men need to unconditionally respect their wives, etc.

The Torah commands a man to make his new wife who he married happy, [1] thus he may not travel in the first year of marriage without her permission.…

Are women allowed to be in the public’s eye? As in: social media star, make videos for the public men and women’s eye, etc.

This is not fitting with the rules of Tznius. Even if a woman will dress and speak in a Tznius way, nonetheless there is the concern that a woman…

Are men and women allowed to sit together? (At a concert, event, etc.)

Mixed seating for men and women at Jewish events is forbidden and is a breach in Tznius laws. See some of the following sources: Tractate Sukkos 52a where in…

Are men allowed to look at women? (Not talking about family of course) and in what setting are men allowed to look at women?

The Torah says, “…and you shall not stray after your eyes…”. The simple meaning of this prohibition is staring at a woman (for her beauty) who is Ervah (forbidden to…

שפיכת מים לפני השתיה

שאלה: האם צריכים לשפוך טיפה מכל משקה ששותים לפני השתיה? והאם זה משנה באם המים מגיעים מברז? ומהו המקור למנהג זה? מענה: נכון לנהוג כן. להטעם - עיין במקורות…

What would be the best way to Halachically mark attendance of Talmidim on Shabbos?

Would it be permissable to have a folder with a different tab for each Talmid, and when he comes late to put a piece of paper that says "5…

Is this something that we should get another medical opinion? Is it OK to do this procedure (considered ‘minor’) on a Friday afternoon?

Question: An ENT examined our son in regards to his poor hearing and gave us several options to choose from, to deal with this. We discussed the options with…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות

Can one buy chairs from a church?

Question on taking in Shabbos early

I Daven Nusach Ari. The Minyan I go to is Ashkenaz, Do I need to adjust Kedusha, Keser, Brich hu or Kein Yehi Ratzon according to their Nusach, since some of these are said Bekol?

האם ישנם שאלות הלכתיות (הסתכלות, קול אשה) או בהנהגה חסידית לאבות להשתתף בחגיגת הסיום של בית”ס תיכון (כתה י”ב)?

Can a lady give a Shiur to men?

האם מותר ללכת לבריכה בשלושת השבועות דבין המצרים?

What is important to ascertain when looking into a Shiduch with a child of Geirim? (they went through with a few Geirus procedures, last one -L’eChumra. It’s unknown at which point their daughter was born).

I direct a Yeshivas Kayitz and the head counselor planned a trip of horseback riding for one of the nine days. Is this a problem?

What is the Tafkid of a Jewish woman in this world according to the Torah?

Halachically – how long is a wig allowed to be? Since the whole point of a wig is it shouldn’t look like hair, but nowadays they look even better than hair.

Are there clothing colors that women are not allowed to wear according to halacha? (Red, white, etc.)

Are women’s faces allowed to be printed on newspapers (or websites)?

Are women allowed to give a speech when their audience is 50% men as well?

Is a random get together of people for comedy purposes allowed? (Comedy show)

Is lesbian (gay) by women allowed? Is it forbidden?

Can you give me some examples where the Torah treats women as special, precious, and where it says that men need to unconditionally respect their wives, etc.

Are women allowed to be in the public’s eye? As in: social media star, make videos for the public men and women’s eye, etc.

Are men and women allowed to sit together? (At a concert, event, etc.)

Are men allowed to look at women? (Not talking about family of course) and in what setting are men allowed to look at women?

שפיכת מים לפני השתיה

What would be the best way to Halachically mark attendance of Talmidim on Shabbos?

Is this something that we should get another medical opinion? Is it OK to do this procedure (considered ‘minor’) on a Friday afternoon?

Is Tachanun said in Krias Shema Al HaMitah on Motzoei Rosh Chodesh?

What Bracha does one make on peanut butter?

האם מותר לשים לפני שבת תחבושת דבק לרפואה הנדבק בתוך בגד וללכת כך בשבת ברחוב במקום שאין עירוב?