I have to go to court next week. If they ask me to, am I allowed to swear on the bible?
It is absolutely forbidden to swear on a non-Jewish bible. Even to swear not on a book or to swear on a Chumash or the like, even if it is…
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It is absolutely forbidden to swear on a non-Jewish bible. Even to swear not on a book or to swear on a Chumash or the like, even if it is…
You should recite the Brachah of Hagomel with Shem U'Malchus when flying over the Gulf of Mexico since one is traveling over an ocean to another country. Sources:…
They are both fine without a Hechsher. However, you should only use the unflavored kind. #2117
Q. Are we allowed to buy children's books/Seforim before our baby is born? A. In this case, where it is for a Mitzvah, it is certainly OK. Read on…
Question: A potential client wants my help legalizing their place of business (getting DOB permits, having various violations removed, etc), which happens to be an adult entertainment store. Am…
Yes. At least have them do the nails not in order. This is accomplished by never doing two in a row. Also, they shouldn’t begin with the pinky or…
The seat was down. Is it still fit for drinking? Answer: Although L'chatchilah one should not bring food or drink into the bathroom, if it was done, it…
No. Sources: שו״ע או״ח צו, א. אדה״ז שם.
Question: Is it permitted to use a competitor's URL in Google Ads (PPC - pay per click), so as to get others searching for the competitor to go to…
Cheese was melted in a Fleishig microwave. What should I do? It must be Kashered. See below. Article #367: Kashering a Microwave Kashering a microwave from Milchigs to Fleishigs or…
Yes. See here for a similar -but different- case: https://asktherav.com/32094-can-an-avel-who-has-yartzeit-on-chanukah-lead-the-minyan-with-hallel/ Sources: פשוט, שעיקר השקו״ט הוא בנוגע לאבל באמירת הלל, כיון שאינו שרוי בשמחה ושאין לו לעורר שמחה.…
Question: I have a certain credit card that gives me rewards that can be turned into money. If I have 100,000 points those points are worth $1000. The company…
The clothes may be used. Regarding food, some Poskim say that B'dieved they can be used. However, there are those who are wary of a Chashash Sakanah. There are…
A man should not take voice lessons from a woman if this can be done through a man. If she will actually be singing, it is forbidden for a man…
The flames of the Menorah must be situated at least three Tefachim (approximately 10 inches) from the floor. The Menorah should not be positioned higher than ten Tefachim (approximately 31 inches).…
You should relight them, without a Bracha, if any of them go out before 50 minutes. #2065
It is better to light at home, even if after midnight, if some family members are awake. #2066
If the teachers are in the category that they may receive Tzedaka - as often is the case - then it may be taken from Maaser money. However, if…
Light without a Brachah. Of course we are not advising to go against hospital protocol, especially since there is a potential danger here C"V. You should coordinate with those in…
She should be Yotzei from you, but she should watch someone in Shul lighting and answer Amen. #2007
If the Menorah was moved to a different location in the same area, one is Yotzei B'dieved. Some permit it even L'chatchilla. After 50 minutes, one may certainly move…
One person may light in the Chabad House with a Brachah as Pirusmei Nisa, but this does not dispense him from his personal obligation to light the Menorah at…
Correct. It is kosher, but not ideal. Question 2: What about refined olive oil? Is only extra virgin olive oil ideal? Answer 2: They are all kosher…
If the Tzedakah money had not been designated to a particular recipient, no one has a claim to it; thus the one that was holding the money doesn’t have the…
