Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Is it permissible to take the shells off of eggs before Shabbos and store them in a closed box to be eaten on Shabbos?

Peeled eggs left overnight (even covered) may not be eaten, even when in a covered and closed box. This applies on Shabbos as well. If the eggs were left…

Where is the preferred place to light Shabbos candles?

Questions: There are several aspects to this question: 1. Does it make a difference if they are lit on the Shabbos table, or on a table on the side…

Can I regift a present of food that has a Hashgocha which I wouldn’t rely on?

How about other products that are not Cholov Yisroel/Pas Yisroel, etc.? Answer: It depends. If it’s an item which you consider not Kosher, but others consider it Kosher,…

Prayer for Health

Question: I just saw a card that has on it a short Tefillah that it says is from Orach Chaim 230:4, saying: יהי רצון ... שיהא עסק זה לי…

What are the Halachos of Tznius regarding pajamas at night? Do all the Halachos apply, like the neckline?

Answer: All of the Halochos of Tznius apply even in the house, as indicated in Siman 2 of the Shulchan Aruch, that all the parts of the body which…

הבעל קורא קרא תיבת אדני (וירא יט, ב) עם קמץ במקום פתח

שאלה: בשבת קודש פרשת וירא הבחנתי אשר הבעל קורא בתחילת עליה השלישית (פרק יט פסוק ב) קרא תיבת אדני עם קמץ במקום פתח. מכיון שרק קלטתי הטעות באיחור קצת,…

At what age should a boy start lighting with an oil Menorah?

There is no obligation to use olive oil. In some communities, even adults wouldn't use olive oil, due to expense, cleanliness etc. Many Shuls do not use olive oil…

Laws of Keeping a Sefer Torah in a House

Question: We are writing a Sefer Torah and we would like to keep it in our house when it is done. What are the Halachos about that? We do…

Should I place a Mezuzah on room less than 4×4 Amos? The Heker Tzir is to the outside and there is no window

Question: I have a room in the basement of a Chabad house that has no windows, and the door opens to the outside of the room. On which side…

I took off a Mezuza to check it. When I went now to put it back, I realized that it was on the wrong side of the door. Does it require a Brocho now?

Yes. Sources: פשוט. וגם במקום שיש הסוברים לקבוע באופן שנקבע מקודם, ולכאורה ספק ברכות להקל - הרי בנדו״ז בלא״ה מקום לברך כיון שהסירה והחזירה והסיח דעתה ממנה. ולהרבה דעות…

Can I put a cheesecloth over my water faucet to get rid of the possible bugs in NYC water?

A cloth on the faucet reduces the amount of copepods and can be used as a filter on a temporary basis. It is best to use several layers of…

May one eat food with a picture on it on Shabbos, e.g. chocolate with a cow on it?

I should point out that there are many opinions amongst Chabad Rabbonim on this matter. Some say that an adult may not eat foods that have a picture on…

Can I open a package with words on it on Shabbos, if I avoid ripping the words but sometimes the words might rip anyway?

If it is possible to open the package without ripping the letters then one may attempt to do so even if there is a chance that he may accidentally…

Do corn chips need to be Bishul Yisroel?

Many poskim maintain, at least in the USA, that corn is a food which isn’t subject to Bishul Yisroel, as it isn't fit to be served at a king’s table.…

Can I do construction work in a former Church building? It has recently been transformed into an art gallery.

The place first needs to be fixed that it will no longer appear that it was a church, and only then one can work there. Only after removing all forms…

Can I say Birchas Hatorah if I am in unsure if I said it already?

One may not say Brochos if they are unsure if they already said them. Regarding Birchas Hatorah, one is Yotze Birchas Hatorah by reciting Ahavas Olam before Shema and then…

May a man Tovel in a river on Shabbos?

A man may immerse himself in a river on Shabbos if it’s for the purpose of Mikvah. However, one should be careful: Not to swim. Tovel only within 4…

There is a bus that goes to the Ohel that is normally filled with Bachurim. The lights are on the whole ride. Can a woman come on the bus herself? With her husband?

There is no prohibition of Yichud when one woman travels with two or more men. At night, or when traveling, three men are required. An independent issue is whether it…

Does one say Hagomel after having a large hernia repair (surgery about an hour, regular anesthesia)?

Yes. Sources: הן מצד הניתוח והן מצד ההרדמה שנעשה בגדר חולה שיש בו סכנה, החי ע״י המכשירים ונושם הנשמה מלאכותית, נוסף לחשש סכנה מצד ההרדמה, אף שאינו…

How important is it to keep Kosher?

Firstly, every Mitzvah Hashem has given us is important, because it is important to him that we keep them. If a king would ask you for a simple thing like…

Is it true that one is not allowed to let a baby look into a mirror until they have teeth?

There is no known Torah source for this. Nonetheless, it is known that many Jewish communities and Gedolei Yisrael were particular. It should be noted that as a general…

Is it permissible to Kasher meat forks and spoons from Passover to Pareve weekday and eventually perhaps use it for dairy for a weekday?

It is OK to Kasher from Fleishig (or Milchig) to Pareve. If one did Kasher from Fleishig to Pareve, and then at a later stage wants to now make it…

What is the opinion of Lubavitch Rabbanim regarding the Anisakis worms issue in salmon?

The issue of Anisakis isn’t a particularly Lubavitch issue as such, and although the Tzemach Tzedek dedicates some space to address the issue of fish infestation as discussed in…

May one throw out Hosha’anos?

It is customary [and best] to burn the Hosha’anos with the Chametz. It is however permissible to throw it out in the garbage in a separate bag. Sources: .ראה…

May one interrupt in between sections of פתח אליהו at the two dots – to talk? If not, what about to say אמן ,נקדישך and/or ברכו?

One may interrupt for any pressing Mitzvah matter. Certainly one may - and must - answer אמן ,נקדישך and/or ברכו. One should not interrupt to talk during any learning…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות