Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

I saw on the website that its forbidden to use a Sous vide for Shabbos, I’ve read elsewhere that its allowed. Can you please clarify?

Full Question: I read the article regarding the usage of Sous Vide on Shabbos, I also noticed an article from the OK on this topic, among other things they…

If I have a hat or Tallis (etc.) that is special for Shabbos, and I want to get a nicer one, is there an issue to now wear that item during the week? – whether because the item is being demoted or because its problematic to wear Shabbos clothes during the week?

There is no Halacha forbidding one from doing so. However, some have adopted a Midas Chassidus not to change the Shabbos clothes to weekday, because of being demoted. This…

In regards to washing ones hands before Davening, is it OK to wash, eat and then Daven -if care was taken not to touch shoes etc.- or is it regardless necessry to wash again?

If you intended originally to wash your hands for Davening, then you do not need to wash your hands again after eating, so long that you didn’t touch covered…

Is there an obligation to recite “Birchos Hashachar” and “Shemah” before eating in the morning?

One may not eat before Davening. However, if one is hungry and not eating can disturb their concentration during Davening, it’s permissible to eat. The Rebbeim encouraged eating to…

Is it permitted to recite “Al Netilas Yadayim” immediately after Na’agel Vaser, or it must be recited only after the second time washing?

You should wash your hands by your bed then go to the bathroom, wash your hands a second time, and then recite the blessing "Al Netilas Yadayim" after wiping…

On my Mivtzoim route someone goes home from work after Shabbos starts. Should I give him Shabbos candles to light at work?

You should not give him candles to light at work. If he is married, you should instead encourage his wife to light in the home before sunset. Reason: …

I will be in my home on the 14th of Nissan at night, but leaving to a Passover program and arriving after Chatzos on the 14th by day. I will not be home at all during Passover. What should I do as far as searching for Chametz? I assume I should search one room with a blessing at my house the evening of the 14th, and just check for any actual Chametz in the hotel room?

Correct. you should search one room at home on the evening of the 14th with a blessing and do not include it in the sale of Chametz. On the…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות

I saw on the website that its forbidden to use a Sous vide for Shabbos, I’ve read elsewhere that its allowed. Can you please clarify?

If I have a hat or Tallis (etc.) that is special for Shabbos, and I want to get a nicer one, is there an issue to now wear that item during the week? – whether because the item is being demoted or because its problematic to wear Shabbos clothes during the week?

In regards to washing ones hands before Davening, is it OK to wash, eat and then Daven -if care was taken not to touch shoes etc.- or is it regardless necessry to wash again?

Is there an obligation to recite “Birchos Hashachar” and “Shemah” before eating in the morning?

Is it permitted to recite “Al Netilas Yadayim” immediately after Na’agel Vaser, or it must be recited only after the second time washing?

On my Mivtzoim route someone goes home from work after Shabbos starts. Should I give him Shabbos candles to light at work?

Are allowed to use a lighter to light Shabbos candles or you can only use a match?

האם גופייה לכל יום שאין לה שרוולים בעיתית לטלית או שזה לא מעכב?

Is one allowed to hire a non Jewish rickshaw driver before Shabbos to pick you up on Shabbos and bring you around?

מי קודם לעליה: אבי הבן או סנדק – האם יש מנהג חב”ד בענין זה?

מישהו הפיל לי את הטלפון, וזה הרס לי את המסך, היה לי את המכשיר 9 וחצי חדשים, איך יצטרך לשלם הנזק? האם את כולו או חלקו?

I am going to Mikvah Purim night. For the Seudah am I supposed to Eat meat/chicken if I am going right after to Mikvah?

Can I buy food for Shabbos for a needy family for Matanos L’evyonim? Or must I give them actual money?

Who qualifies as an “Evyon” for Matanos L’Evyonim?

If the reason I would buy a Megillah is only for Mivtzoim, may I pay for it with Maaser?

I am an Avel r”l, And I run a campus Chabad House. Am I allowed to have music playing during our Purim celebrations?

כמה שאלות על מתנות לאביונים ומבצע פורים

האם מותר לעשות כביסה בפורים, היינו כשלא לצורך פורים?

What age is considered “age of Chinuch”, regarding bringing a child to Shul to hear Megillah?