Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

What are minimum and maximum numbers and lengths for the hairs sticking out from head Tefillin base front hole (right for Rashi, central for Rabbeinu Tam)?

There is no minimum amount. although it should be noticeable, not just on the hole. We are particular that it shouldn’t be longer than Shiur כשעורה, approximately 1 cm.…

If someone runs a Gmach that has money that belongs to other people (all the money has to be returned eventually). What principles could there be with regard to someone’s check bouncing? What kinds of limitations are there with regard to contacting him about making the payment?

One who lends money to others is fully entitled to collect the loan. One may ask for repayment, and if a check bounces, one may contact the borrower to…

Full Brachos List

What Bracha do I make on...? A Applesauce Avocado dip (guacamole) B Babka, made with Challah dough Bamba (peanut butter-flavored snack) Beer Bread Blintzes Borekas; water-based dough Borekas;…

How should schools deal with the tuition crisis?

Question: Many schools struggle with finances often forced to raise millions of dollars a year and have difficulty paying their teachers timely and covering their bills. Tuition is discounted…

Does plain sugar in a package need a Hechsher? How about coffee?

Plain sugar doesn’t need a Hechsher. Unflavored coffee beans or Instant coffee doesn’t need a Hechsher. Some are particular to always get even harmless raw ingredients with a Hechsher…

What products may one buy in a remote place, like India, without a Hechsher? Pasta? Rice? what about produce? like nuts or spices?

Pasta raw, without eggs or oil - Does not require certification. Quinoa, raw – Does not require certification. Rice, raw or parboiled, unseasoned - Does not require certification. Rice…

Is it permissible to go paintball shooting?

It is important to point out that if this is regarding a camp activity, then whatever written further below has no bearing on what should be done in camp. The…

May I buy Keilim from someone who cooked food in them on Shabbos B’Meizid? How about buying kosher products that were cooked in these Keilim?

The Keilim may be bought but must first be kashered. Food cooked in these Keilim are forbidden. טעמים ומקורות: ראה מג״א שיח, א. פמ״ג בא״א. תהל״ד א. ובאו״א -…

Can we place our BBQ grill on top of a non-kosher BBQ grill in the park?

L'Chatchila one should not do so, unless another layer is placed in between. See also here for more info: מקור: רמ"א סי' צ"ב ס"ח. #4521

I have a pocket of time – 3 weeks during the summer – that I am free. I would love to go to Eretz Yisroel. However, the 9 days are during that time. Flying to and from would not be during the 9 days, but my time there would be. Is that ok? Are there any guidelines for it?

The custom is to avoid traveling unless done for a Mitzvah or if it can’t be delayed. Traveling for fun should not be done during this time. When necessary…

I’ve seen people covering the Challos during the Brocha of Hamotzi on Shabbos. I didn’t see this in the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch. Is there any Chabad Minhag regarding this?

While the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch states to cover the Challos until after Kiddush, rumor has it that the Rebbe had them covered till after Hamotzi. טעמים ומקורות:…

In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkia someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkia came and he was told more than 3 times to stop, but he didn’t…

In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkiah someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkiah came and he was told more than 3 times to stop,…

Prohibition of Talking in the Bathroom

Questions: Is one not allowed to talk when in the bathroom in general, or just when actually using the toilet? Is it OK to make sounds instead of words,…

May a mourner during Shiva take a shower before Shabbos L’kovod Shabbos?

It's just like all other days of mourning. One may not wash in hot water but one may wash their hands, face, and feet in cold water. Alternatively, one…

My parents are paying a lot of money on me and my siblings at this time of year, and I can tell there is financial pressure right now. Can I give them my Ma’aser money before I leave to camp (I wouldn’t tell them it’s Ma’aser)?

Yes. Anyone who fails or struggles to meet their children’s needs is entitled to receive Maaser. Additionally, when there are children over 6 or 13 years old the parent's…

Do women need to answer to a Zimun?

Question: If I understand correctly, women do not take part in a Zimun for Bentching. But are they supposed to answer - "Yehi Shem..." "Baruch She'achalnu..."? Answer: If…

I received an offer to learn Chavrusa with a Lubavitcher Balabos and he will pay me for it. Is there a problem of receiving money for teaching Torah. Especially since I may be teaching him things that he doesn’t know. If it is muter, is it recommended for Hidur Mitzvah? (It will probably cause me to go learn a lot more if he pays me rather then doing it for free).

One may receive money to teach Torah, even when teaching adults if it is needed in order to live properly. However, it is forbidden to accept money if one…

I am looking into buying a flight to EY and I saw a letter from the Rebbe that if possible one should buy tickets from El Al. Does this apply even if a flight from El Al is a couple hundred more expensive than flying with another airline?

Link to The Rebbe's letter in Likkutei Sichos vol. 22 page 332 Where it is significantly more expensive you do not need to buy from El Al. …

Can the Kiddushin ring be white gold?

The custom to use gold is based on Kabalah. Now, there are many types of gold. The Gemara lists seven types of gold. There are variations as to the…

Is it necessary for a mother who is waking multiple times during the night to wash Negel Vasser everytime?

Is it necessary for a mother who wakes during the night but does not get out of bed to wash Negel Vasser before touching her child? Please see…

Can a man co-found a company with a woman?

Question: Is it halachically permissible for a man to co-found a company with a woman? Currently, the company is a startup that is expanding. Also is it permissible to…

Why do we learn more Talmud Bavly and not also Yerushalmi?

Because it is more explained, it is from a later generation and the Halacha is like it. #4082

Can a Fleishig knife that was used to cut cheese be Kashered? The knife had not been used for meat 24 hours prior, the knife and cheese were both cold. If so, can it be Kashered in boiling water? Please advise.

If both were cold, the knife does not need to be Kashered - just washed (NOT in hot water). #4297

Article: Negel Vasser and Midnight Feedings

A nursing mother with a young baby may wake up multiple times during the night to feed her baby. Must she wash Negel Vasser (the alternating right/left-hand ritual washing upon waking)…

האם מותר לגעת בבקבוק מים, לפני נטילת ידיים בבוקר, בכדי לשפוך מהבקבוק לנטלה – מים לנטילת ידיים של הבוקר, או שזה מטמא את הבקבוק?

מותר לגעת בבקבוק מים. [להעיר אשר בכלל, אפשר למלא נטלה כבר בתחילת הלילה]. מקורות: בגמרא שבת קט, רע״א: יד לגיגית תיקצץ. ולב״י היינו משום משמוש ידים, כפי׳ ב בפירש״י…

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