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Article: Kashrus in the Holy Land-Shmita

We may often see a product with a hechsher, but it is important to be vigilant, because some hechsherim rely on leniencies that are not in accordance with…

My son was born in a Shana Peshuta and will IYH be having his Bar Mitzvah in Adar Sheni this year.

Question: He is very likely to be the 10th person for Minyan at the daily Davening that takes place in his school. Can he be part of the Minyan…

Does chocolate need to be Bishul Yisrael?

No. Sources: בקובץ מבית לוי (מפסקי בעל שבט הלוי) ח ע׳ 40, לגבי שוקולד וסוכריות, שכיון שנאכל רק כממתק ולא ללפת הפת או פרפרת אינו צריך בישול ישראל.…

Is it ok to give the same name to two sons, both BH alive?

And what about the same name for a son and a daughter, such as names which are usually given to both boys and girls (e.g. Simcha)? Answer: The…

Should I buy a piece of land in Eretz Yisroel prior to Shmita, so that I can fulfill the mitzva of Shmita?

Question: There are a few websites that offer to buy a piece of land in Eretz Yisroel prior to Shmita, so that one can fulfill the mitzvah of Shmita.…

I’m a Bachur going to a Shliach for Rosh Hashana. If I will be Chazan whether Shacharis or Musaf should I wear a Tallis? And if yes, do I make a Bracha or not?

You don't need to wear a Tallis. If the congregation is particular about this, you should wear it just over the shoulders (together with a hat), so it shouldn't…

Is there a Halacha that the Challah on Rosh Hashanah has to be round?

It is not an halacha, but a documented Minhag. Source: ראה טעמי המנהגים ליקוטים קפג עפמש״כ בשו"ת מהר"י אסאד או"ח קנז שבפסח המצות עגולות כדי להרחיק מחוקות התועבות…

Must one eat beef on Yom Tov or is chicken enough?

This is a Machlokes haposkim. Most mention specifically meat. Sources: See references in Hebrew Shavuos Guide fn. 142. #8974

שמיטה: Keren Shmitah – Donating to Shmitah Observant Farmers

Question: I read a Sicha about donating to the farmers for Shmitah. How do I fulfill the directive practically? Is there a specific organization or link that is recommended?…

Can I use a Passul Mezuzah scroll as a bookmark in a Sefer?

You should not use the mezuzah as a bookmark. Explanation: In theory, there would be no halachic problem per se with using a passul mezuzah as a bookmark…

Lulav & Esrog Set For My Young Children

A quote from the Day-To-Day Halachic Sukkos Guide: The father of a boy who knows how to shake the lulav according to its laws is obligated to purchase a…

Are there Niggunim that cannot be sung on Shabbos?

Avinu Malkeinu is not said on Shabbos. The minhag is not to sing the nigun either. Haneiros Halalu (rather just the last phrase "al nisecha..." Is sung). Hamavdil bein…

May I say Tehillim at night During Elul?

Q. May I say Tehillim at night during Elul? A. No. See sources below. Q. May Tehillim be said at night during Aseres Yemei Teshuva, or is it…

האם מותר להקשיב למוזיקה כיום לאחר החורבן?

שאלה: האם הרמב"ם היומי (תעניות ה, יד) נוגע לפועל? "וכן גזרו שלא לנגן בכלי שיר כולם, וכל מיני זמר וכל משמיעי קול של שיר - אסור לשמוח בהן, ואסור…

Can a Kohen work in a medical laboratory that works with dead bodies?

Question: Can a Kohen work or walk around a medical laboratory that works with dead bodies if he is certain that there are only non Jewish bodies, and if…

Is sherry cask whiskey Kosher?

Article: How is your Scotch “finished"? Aging whisky is an art that endeavors to produce optimal taste and smoothness with a precise blend of ingredients and methods. Many producers…

In which direction should the Yud of the Tefillin’s Kesher be facing in a lefties pair of Tefillin?

Question: I am a Lefty, and I want to know what is the exact direction that the Yud of the Tefillin Shel Yad needs to Face, Should it be…

באופן קיום מצות האמונה בהשי”ת

שאלה: החינוך כותב (מצוה כה) "מצות האמנה במציאות ה' וזאת מן המצוות שאין להם זמן ידוע שכל ימי האדם חייב לחיות במחשבה זו". ילמדנו רבינו איך מקיימים מצוה זו?…

Nefilas Apayim During Tachanun When Davening In Different Room of the Shul Building

Question: If someone is davening in a shul building, but not in the actual Beis Hakeneses where the Sifrei Torah are kept and not in a room that opens…

What Bracha is a Chocolate Danish?

Question: Does a Chocolate Danish you buy in the bakery have the Bracha (מעיקר הדין and for בעל נפש ect) as the Babka described here? Answer: There is…

Is Mezonos bread really Hamotzi?

Question: Should we say that nowadays Mezonos bread (made from juice) is an “every day” food and people get full and satisfied from it, and would therefore become Hamotzi?…

A few questions about teaching Lashon HaKodesh and Dikduk in a Lubavitch Yeshiva (elementary school):

Q. #1: Is it a mitzvah to learn Lashon HaKodesh for the purpose of learning Torah? Is it a mitzvah to teach our sons Lashon HaKodesh for the purpose…

Can I Throw-out Cheesecake in Garbage?

Question: The shliach in my area gave the whole community cheesecake, I prefer not to have it in my house since it makes people in my family sick with…

Sefer Torah for Kol Nidrei

Question: I was asked to be chazan in a backyard Minyan for not frum people on Yom Kippur, for Kol Nidrei and Ne'ilah. The person asked if I could…

What is the time frame in which one should drink their tea/coffee?

A rvi’is of the coffee or tea should be drunk within a time frame of 4 minutes. Practically speaking, for most people, this is not an issue. Nonetheless, since…

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