Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Does Halacha allow a non Jewish house cleaner to just clean dishes and kitchen or even just the house -regarding Kashrus of kitchen -when we are not inside? Would a camera facing the kitchen make a difference? If I tell her I am coming back within a short time-help?

See here for answer.

Do pharmaceutical vitamins and probiotics need a hechsher?

In general, every product is different and can have various Kashrus concerns. Each vitamin, supplement, and medicine can have many ingredients, and each one would have to be researched…

If I decide to save and reuse disposable glass bottles (wine, Snapple, kamboucha) must I Toivel them?

Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-395-does-a-glass-bottle-of-snapple-require-tevilah/ #3357

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…

Selling one room to the Goy for Pesach

Question: I am going away for the full Pesach, but my family will be staying at home. Can I just lock up my individual bedroom (and instead of cleaning…

We were learning about Tznius and a few questions came up…

What is the standard for the Crown Heights community as far as Jeans? Is it accepted or not supposed to be worn? Jeans skirts should not be worn. They…

בתפילין שלי מצאו שפרשיות של תפילין של רש”י ור’ת הוחלפו ואינו יודע אם משעת היצירה נתחלף או לאחרי שהנחתים. מה עלי לעשות האם להשאירם כך או לשנותם כבתחילה?

יש לסדרן מחדש כראוי. מראי מקומות: אות חיים ושלום לד, יג. ודלא כשו״ת אבני חן ו. והנה, באות חיים ושלום שם מדבר בהוחלפו לאחרי שכבר הונחו כתיקונן, אבל…

Can a Jew eat Kosher Meat that is blessed by Muslims?

Full Question: I came across an interesting situation. There is meat that is Kosher slaughtered (certified by X) but during the Kosher slaughter Muslims say their blessing on it…

האם יש ענין בנוגע לד’ כוסות להחמיר כשיטת הצל”ח/חזו”א?

אין סיבה לעשות כן. מקורות: בכלל, חזר בו אדה״ז משיעור הנ״ל (ראה שו"ע רבינו הזקן הל' נדה קצ, יג. שו״ת שארית יהודה יו״ד יא. צ״צ יו״ד קב. שם…

Tehillim, Davening & learning while Nursing

Question: Does a mother have to wash her hands before reciting Tehilim etc. if she touched somewhere meant to be covered, since it is not too practical or possible…

I wanted to know if Maos Chitim is only for food for Pesach or all Pesach expenses (clothing etc.). Let’s say someone I know can use help with money but is not making Pesach (eating all meals by someone else) can I still use Maaser money to give to them towards other Yom Tov expenses?

Maos Chitim was originally instituted as a tax on every person to help those that are in need for Pesach with wheat or Matzos. Over time it has been…

Is it permissible/ideal to eat food with a Lubavitch Hechsher cooked in Keilim that were used to cook food without a Lubavitch Hechsher?

Specifically: Lubavitch meat cooked in Keilim or in an oven which were used to cook non-Lubavitch meat but with a good hechsher? How about Parve food (such as fish,…

קבלת שבת לפני צאת הכוכבים

שאלה: יש מנין שמקדימים הכנסת ש״ק ומנסים להתפלל מנחה לפני פלג המנחה. יוצא לפעמים שלפני פלג עדיין חסר מהמנין. והם רוצים לדעת האם עדיף שיתפללו ביחידות לפני הפלג או…

Is there any kosher issues about duck eggs?

No, since the duck is a kosher species. See question #2884.

יש לי 2 ברווזים לבנים, זכר ונקבה, הנקבה מטילה ביצה כמעט כל יום האם מותר לאכול את הביצים? האם הן כשרות? האם בהכרח ימצא בהם דם?

כלל הוא ש'היוצא מן הכשר כשר', ומכיון שהברווז כשר הביצים כשרים (שו''ע יו''ד סי' פו ס''א). לא בהכרח שנמצא דם, וברוב אין דם, אלא שצריך לבדקם לכתחילה.

Do I need a Hecsher on lipstick with the following ingredients?

Ingredients: caprylic/capric triglyceride, kaolin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, ozokerite, ceresin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tocopherol (vitamin E), cocos nucifera (coconut) extract, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower…

Is listening to Chabad Nigunim allowed during Sefira (with musical instruments)?

Does it make a difference if it is just the melody of the Nigun as opposed to with chords, or other types of harmony? Are we more strict with…

Milchig was cooked on a Fleish pan (which the pan was not used for about two weeks). A plastic Milchig spatula was used to stir the cooking food and then the contents were put hot on Milchig plates. Metal Milchig utensils were used to eat (which the Milchige utensils were last used two days prior). Meat was not noticed until after eating. Can I kosher the Fleishig pan, and how. The Milchig spatula, plate and utensils?

The Fleishig pan needs to be Kashered. Turn the pan upside down on the fire and allow the heat to penetrate for several minutes. The Milchig utensils are all…

If I have Mukztah in my coat pockets that I can not take out by shaking it, the only way I can take it out is by putting my hands in it, how can I remove it?

Also can I move this coat from one room to another if there is something inside the pocket other than Muktza, like keys? Answer: If you did not…

Does a Sous vide device/pot require Tevilas Keilim?

A Sous-vide machine generally has two parts: An immersion heating element – This does not require Tevilah. The water tub – If made of metal or glass, it is best to Toivel without…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות