Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

If for whatever reason the main rooms of the house, like the kitchen and dining room, don’t have a Mezuzah, would it be better to light the Menorah by a bedroom or front door that do have a Mezuzah?

You should light at the entrance of the main room, even if it has no Mezuzah. Sources: לא מצינו בשום דוכתא שיש להדר להדליק בפתח שי״ב מזוזה. ומוכח…

Article: Height of Menorah

When it says that the Menorah is supposed be lit between 3 and 10 Tefachim from the ground, does this refer to the height of the stool that the…

If I will be lighting Menorah late at night due to traveling, may I be קובע סעודה on the plane? Can I appoint someone to remind me to light upon arrival at the destination?

Answer: They may not eat Mezonos or Hamotzi more than a Kebeitza. There are a variety of satiating foods that are not in that category. If there is a…

I am having a large group of people for a Chanukah Seuda. Most likely those people will not light the Menorah when they come home after the meal. Can I set up a table and have everyone light the Menorah before the Seuda?

Another event where many families will join for a Seuda in a private home. Can the host light candles and be Motzai everyone? Once again, these people may not…

When is the best time to light the Menorah according to Minhag Chabad?

After Shkiah Ha’amitis, several minutes after sunset. Sources: ראה ספר המנהגים חב״ד במקומו. ובלוח כולל חב״ד: תיכף אחרי השקיעה. שקיעה האמתית - ראה סדר הכנסת שבת. וראה אצלנו…

If we do a public Menorah lighting in a bowling alley, or any other event, how long do the candles have to burn to in order to make a Bracha on the lighting? How many Jews need to be present in order to light with a Brachah?

Half hour. Ten Jews must be present when lighting in order to make a Brachah. ראה בלוח יומי לחנוכה השקו”ט אם צ”ל עשרה בעת הברכה. וטוב שיהיו כבר…

שמעתי שמועה שיש ענין להשתמש דוקא בשמן זית שמייצרים יהודים בשביל נרות חנוכה במיוחד. האם זה נכון?

לא נכון. אמנם, חשוב לדעת, ש מצוי בשוק שמן זית מזוייף שנמכר במחיר נמוך מאוד. השמן המזוייף הוא צהבהב יותר, פחות מריר ויותר מימי. שמן זית אמיתי אינו מבעבע או מקציף…

Lighting Menorah While Traveling

Question: I will be traveling this Sunday with a long stopover. When I reach my final destination, it will be after Chatzos and perhaps even close to Alos. Should…

Where should I light my Menorah? By the doorpost to our bedroom, or by one of the doorposts that are facing the dining room?

Does the Menorah have to be directly in middle of the doorway (though it may block entry through it)? Can it be along the outside wall of the doorway?…

Does dried pineapple need a Hechsher? The only ingredient is pineapple.

Dried pineapple might be treated with oil or other additives. Unless you are certain that they are naturally dried without any additives, it would require a Hechsher.

How much Tzedaka should one give instead of one day fasting for Kaparah?

Question: How many US dollars should a person give to fulfill what the Alter Rebbe says in Tanya about the 18 polish coins for each particular Aveirah instead of…

May a woman sing in front of her father? (& other questions)

Q. May a woman sing in front of her father? A. A father may hear his daughter singing. Q. May a woman sing with her father as he…

A Pareve knife was only used for cutting bread but was washed together with Fleishig dishes. May I use that knife to cut bread and then use that bread with butter?

If the knife was washed with soap or if the water did not reach , the knife is considered Pareve and you may use the bread for Milchig. However,…

What is the Rebbe’s view in regard to Thanksgiving? Are Jewish people allowed to celebrate it?

Halachically, Thanksgiving is not similar to other non-Jewish holidays. This holiday is not based on a specific religion and one who celebrates it does not transgress the prohibition of…

If a girl isn’t home when her father lights Chanukah candles, was she Yotzei? If not, should she light herself?

Women and girls are equally obligated in the Mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles. The custom in the homes of the Chabad Rebbeim is that women do not light their own…

On Shabbos can we use the diapers that have a special line outside the diaper that changes color from blue to yellow when the child relieves itself?

Yes. Sources: יל״ע מצד הגדול, אם הלבשת התינוק היא בגדר גרמא ע״ד סוף חמה לבא, או שהוא בגדר כח כחו, וגם שהההפרשה עדיין אינה בעולם (אף שנמצאת במעי…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות

If for whatever reason the main rooms of the house, like the kitchen and dining room, don’t have a Mezuzah, would it be better to light the Menorah by a bedroom or front door that do have a Mezuzah?

Article: Height of Menorah

If I will be lighting Menorah late at night due to traveling, may I be קובע סעודה on the plane? Can I appoint someone to remind me to light upon arrival at the destination?

I am having a large group of people for a Chanukah Seuda. Most likely those people will not light the Menorah when they come home after the meal. Can I set up a table and have everyone light the Menorah before the Seuda?

When is the best time to light the Menorah according to Minhag Chabad?

If we do a public Menorah lighting in a bowling alley, or any other event, how long do the candles have to burn to in order to make a Bracha on the lighting? How many Jews need to be present in order to light with a Brachah?

שמעתי שמועה שיש ענין להשתמש דוקא בשמן זית שמייצרים יהודים בשביל נרות חנוכה במיוחד. האם זה נכון?

Lighting Menorah While Traveling

Where should I light my Menorah? By the doorpost to our bedroom, or by one of the doorposts that are facing the dining room?

Does dried pineapple need a Hechsher? The only ingredient is pineapple.

How much Tzedaka should one give instead of one day fasting for Kaparah?

May a woman sing in front of her father? (& other questions)

A Pareve knife was only used for cutting bread but was washed together with Fleishig dishes. May I use that knife to cut bread and then use that bread with butter?

What is the Rebbe’s view in regard to Thanksgiving? Are Jewish people allowed to celebrate it?

If a girl isn’t home when her father lights Chanukah candles, was she Yotzei? If not, should she light herself?

On Shabbos can we use the diapers that have a special line outside the diaper that changes color from blue to yellow when the child relieves itself?

If my parents are away for a few days, can I sleep alone at home?

Can the Rabbi give a speech while the Chazzen does the long Chazoras Hashatz quietly?

Can batch testing be relied upon for suits bought in a Frum neighborhood?

Is there an issue with Davening from a cell phone app?

Could we use regular unsifted whole wheat flour?

How can I know if I need to sift flour in my country (Ecuador).

If a girl is born after Shkiah but before Tzeis, when is considered her birth date?

Can a teenage girl or a woman learn to drive with a non-Jewish male driving teacher?

Is it okay to receive training in a non-kosher kitchen and is it okay to do work there?