Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

We typically would not Kasher our year-round oven for Pesach use. We have someone who wants to give us a used oven, is it permissible to Kasher it for Pesach to use on Pesach and leave it Pesach’dik?

According to Halacha, one may Kasher a Oven for Pesach, though there are various levels of Chumra as to how to Kasher the oven. Some are Machmir not to…

May one clean his glasses with a Tallis Gadol or Tallis Katan?

According to Halacha, one may clean glasses with the Tallis Katan, though some are stringent. With the Tallis Gadol, one should not clean their glasses. However, even with the…

My friend sold me an iPhone and I opened up the box already and then I changed my mind about buying it. May I still back out of the sale? I already paid him the money.

You may not return it, since you already made a Kinyan, unless the seller agrees. Sources: חושן משפט סימן קפ"ט ועוד

When does Tekufas Nissan start? Meaning when could you make the Bracha on trees? (Since it is a leap year). The trees that we always go to have flowers now, but they might not have flowers in a month.

Tekufas Nissan this year (5780) corresponds to Tuesday, 13 Nissan. However, the Bracha on the trees should be said in the month of Nissan, not earlier or later. It…

One who is reading the Megilah, and simply cannot read עשרת בני המן in one breath – and at the same time, taking the time to ascertain that he is reading the proper “ואת” on the left column. I know that בדיעבד, one fulfills his obligation even if he does not read עשרת בני המן in one breath, and even if he reads SOME words of the Megilah by heart. Naturally then, the question is; if one cannot do both, which one should he do?

In such a case, one should rather read them not in one breath than reading orally. Sources: אם החסיר השומע בתחילתה או בסופה או ענין שלם – ראה…

Can My Mother Bring It For Me On Shabbos?

Question: I asked my sister for a laptop. She offered to send it with my mother who would be returning back from her on Shabbos day. (My mother is…

If one does not finish Tehillim on Shabbos Mevarchim, is there still a way to make it up? If yes, when?

You should finish as soon as possible, during the next few days (but not at night). Sources: ההוראה הכללית היא בש״ק לפני התפלה, כבכ״מ. וגם בהיום יום כ״ו…

Can fish be grilled on a Fleishig grill? How about on a cedar plank or the like?

If the grill or cedar plank is totally clean, it is okay. See here and here.

Is it okay to go to a gym that is mixed, if the crowd there are dressed like regular on the street?

No. See: Halacha2go.com article #531: Mixed Swimming Exercise or Skating See also here: https://asktherav.com/there-is-an-exercise-class-with-only-female-participants-however-the-instructor-is-male-is-it-okay-to-join-the-class/ #3034

If I am in a room with other people while they are Bentching, after the majority of them have finished, is it problem to talk?

If you are not part of a Mezuman, and you are not disturbing the others, there is no issue with talking. See here.

A friend dropped off a bag of cooked meat outside my house. Can it be eaten?

Question: A friend of mine dropped off food outside of my house as a present. In the bag it included cooked meat and chicken and was sitting on the…

Is it necessary for a mother who is waking multiple times during the night, to wash Negel Vasser every time? 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 here for answer.

When one gets up to feed a baby or when one helps a child tie their shoes, get dressed etc. must they wash Negel Vasser each time? If yes does it have to be three times with a כלי?

Washing when getting up to feed a baby, see here.

I want to do a permanent curl and tinting of eye lashes, which last for about 2 months. I am wondering if it will be a problem of Chatzitza for Mikvah?

If the tinting of the eyelashes is well maintained without noticeable gaps, there is room for leniency to Tovel with eye lash tint on. Use only dye which has…

What is the Bracha on Cholent?

Q1. What is the Bracha on Cholent made of potato, barley and meat, where barley is all disintegrated? A. Mezonos. Q2. What is the Bracha on Cholent made…

What is the bracha on guacamole – avocado dip?

If in liquid form, Shehakol. If not crushed completely to become a liquid and pieces are noticeable, Haetz.

1. Are there Halachik sources for covering the entire knee even when wearing coloured socks or stockings sitting or standing? 2. Are those who are lenient in this area going against Halacha or are there opinions to rely on?

1. Yes. See here at length. The real question is the other way around: do we have any original sources that indicate that it is OK that the bottom…

Do we make a Bracha when we Toivel vessels nowadays?

Question: Do we make a Bracha when we Toivel vessels nowadays? I heard that because the owner of the company of utensils may be a Jew, so we do…

Can granite counter tops that are sealed, be Kashered? What about a sink made of porcelain?

Granite counter tops that are sealed can be Kashered. See here. Porcelain cannot be Kashered.

Status of Food Left with a Non-Jew Alone in a House

Question: I left a non-Jewish worker in my house (second floor of house) for several hours to do some work on a bookcase. I told him what time I…

If one just lays down for over a half an hour during the day and did not fall asleep, do they have to wash Negel Vasser?

If one fell asleep, they should wash three times. However, it does not need to be done by the bed. If one did not even fall asleep, there is no need…

When You Are Up the Whole Night

Question: Someone that was up the whole night – does he say Modeh Ani? Answer: The Rebbe asked this question and didn’t provide us with an answer. Question:…

Negel Vasser: Three times? One time? Just put hands under some tap water?

Question: There are many times one has to wash Negel Vasser like after cutting nails, when wake up, before learning Torah, when scratched scalp, walking into a bathroom, touch…

I am getting up really early in the morning. Sometimes I find the car covered with ice that is required to be removed by scraping off the windows in order to drive safely. This is a noisy project which may wake up sleeping people. Getting a ride is difficult. How should this be dealt with?

You can do it if it is a normal thing, i.e. if that kind of noise is normal where you live. Nonetheless, as a matter of ethical practice, you…

What is our custom regarding the placement of the Shabbos candles

The implication of the Alter Rebbe is to put them on the table, but I saw that the Arizal (referenced in the Ketzos Hashulchan) recommends not putting them directly…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות