Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

I normally have a separate oven that we uses for all dairy. Unfortunately it has broken and can’t be fixed before Shavuos. I was wondering if I could use the oven that I normally use strictly for Fleishigs and use it to make dairy at this time (covered if necessary)?

There are countless details involved in converting ovens and stoves from meat use to dairy, but this is not the forum to delve into this at length. (We will…

For business purposes, 3 Jews purchase a hotel. They have a managing company managing it. In the hotel there is a Treif restaurant. Is that an issue?

There is a prohibition of doing business with non-kosher food, in addition to the prohibition of benefiting from some issurim (such as milk and meat mixtures). The best solution…

Is it our Minhag to eat colored eggs on Lag Baomer?

Question: There was a Minhag to eat colored eggs on Lag BaOmer. I once heard that we don't do it any more (Bechukas Hagoyim?). Now it's going around that…

When a couple is guests in another home, at what point does the bed designated for the wife, who is a Nida, become forbidden?

Once she actually slept there. מקורות: ראה שערי דעה לבעל שמן רוקח קצה, ד. וראה שערי טוהר טו, ד, ו. שיעורי שבה״ל נדה קצה, ה, ג-ד. בדה״ש קצה,…

By accident I fried Schnitzel with a coating that had a seasoning which contains milk in it. I was using a cast iron pan. How can it be Kasherd?

This requires a Libbun Gamur. This can be accomplished by putting it into his self clean oven for a complete cycle. #4066

I am doing construction and I want to close up a window. Is there a problem doing so?

Question: I am doing construction in my house, and I am getting rid of an opening in the wall of an air conditioner and closing the opening. I remember…

I came from Eretz Yisroel to the States after Pesach and I’ll be landing back to Eretz Yisroel on Monday 22 Iyar. What should I do about the Kriah I’ll miss?

Answer: If you cannot find a Minyan either in Eretz Yisroel or in Chutz La'aretz to hear this Parasha, then there’s nothing else you can do about it. …

Late Mincha (after Shkiah) on Friday

Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in…

שאלה: האם יש התייחסות מהרבי להשקלא וטריא אם ללדת בבית או בבית הרפואה?

:תשובה בשיחת י״ט כסלו תשמ״ז (סה״ש תשמ״ז א ע׳ 146 ובהערה 10) בקשר עם תליית שיר המעלות בבית הרפואה, נזכר בדרך אגב, ש״בימינו אלה מסיבות רפואיות יולדות הנשים בבית…

I run a Chabad camp. We have many non Chabad counselors. One of our counselors is not comfortable wearing socks and will only agree to wearing ankle socks. May I allow her to wear short socks, as that is what her family’s standard is?

Answer: If part of her leg will be showing, then this is a serious issue. It is a breach of Tznius. The counselors must be such a model of…

If my oven is set on a timer to keep food hot, can I open and close it on Shabbos while it’s still on?

No. When the oven door is opened, the thermostat will detect the cold air that rushes in and will activate the heating element if it is off at that…

I want to buy this rolling pin, is there a problem with its coating?

Here are the links to the rolling pins I was considering to buy: First link. Second link. Answer: The information there is very limited and does not describe…

Do frozen fruit, like strawberries, blueberries or bananas need a Hechsher? What about frozen vegetables that their sole “ingredient” is the vegetable?

In general terms, frozen fruit or vegetables with no additives may be eaten without a Hechsher, provided they are not from Eretz Yisroel or China, and provided there is…

Can I put a potato Kugel on top of a plugged in crockpot on Shabbos?

If the potato Kugel is still warm then you may, if however the potato Kugel is completely cold then you are not allowed. #4050

I am interested in converting to Judaism, however, I am transgender…

Question: I am interested in converting to Judaism. However, I am transgender and I have done a lot of research as to whether this is accepted in Judaism, however…

I want to really know and remember what I learn. I want this to be to the extent that I become a בקי. Is there any practical advice you can offer? I know חזרה is important. But within Chazarah there is so much. Looking for practical advice. (Example, Chazer 5 blot 10x then move on and etc. then chazer whole masechta etc. Something like that)

It’s very hard to give advice about this matter because it really depends on the particular circumstances of the individual, his capacity etc. It is worthwhile talking with one…

In general what is the max percentage can someone give to Maaser? one fifth is the max?

10% is Maaser. 20% or a fifth is Chomesh. The common practice (there is a Machlokes whether it is Min Hatorah, Miderabanan or a custom which was accepted and…

Can one rely on a Goy to check lettuce for bugs?

No. See here about trusting a child, l'havdil. #4036

Why is wearing a Tichel at home ok and not in the street?

Question: What is the source in Halacha for wearing a Tichel and when this should be done? I learned that one's hair must be completely covered at all times…

כמה שאלות על דיני הפסק בתפילה

שאלות: א. האם כשעונים באמצע בפסוקי דזמרה לקדיש או קדושה, צריך להיות בין שתי מזמורים, או שמותר וצריך לענות גם כשאוחזים באמצע הענין? ב. האם כשאוחזים לפני ברוך שאמר אפשר…

האם מברכים שהחיינו על טלית או סירטוק חדש?

מפורסם מנהגנו שבדרך כלל אין מברכים שהחיינו על בגדים חדשים ואפילו על טלית, כ״א על פרי חדש, אלא אם יש סיבה אחרת המחייבת (ראה לדוגמא שאלה #1533). יסודו בשו״ע…

הצטרפתי למנין ספרדי שמתפללים ערבית בעוד עדיין לא נהי’ צאת כידוע. הבעי’ שהלכתי לישון בלי לעשות מעריב וקמתי כמה דקות לפני עלות השחר ואחרי משך זמן עשיתי מעריב, אבל נראה לי שזה הי’ אחרי עלות, האם להתפלל מעריב בכזה מקרה נחשב או בכלל לא ראוי לנהוג כך (להתפלל אחרי עלות השחר- האם בדיעבד עובד), או צריך להתפלל פעמיים 2 עמידות?

במקום אונס, אפשר להתפלל מעריב עד הנץ החמה. אבל אין אומרים השכיבנו. וכן אין להתפלל שמונה עשרה. ויש מתירים להתפלל שמונה עשרה גם כן. (ואף שהיא דעת יחיד, בדיעבד…

Can I use open internet without a filter, if someone receives the list of websites I visited?

I need to have open internet. I know the Rabbonim say that one must have a filter. I have heard that there is some type of filter where the internet…

Am I allowed to fill up a Brita filter pitcher on Shabbos?

It depends what the purpose of filtering is. If it is in order to have cleaner water and one is not highly sensitive to the regular water (איסטניס) -…

Is there any Hiddur in not using Hellman’s mayonnaise?

Some are concerned because they leave the eggs without their shell overnight. See here: https://asktherav.com/is-it-permissible-to-take-the-shells-off-of-eggs-before-shabbos-and-store-them-in-a-closed-box-to-be-eaten-on-shabbos/#.XNXpVyiX3Yw.link #3970

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות