There is no problem. Sources: מקורות: אפי׳ בבבואה של הקשת נסתפקו, ויש שהחמירו - רוח חיים פלאגי או״ח רכט, ב. ילקוט הגרשוני שם. שו״ת בצה״ח ב, יח, ד.…
There is no problem. Sources: מקורות: אפי׳ בבבואה של הקשת נסתפקו, ויש שהחמירו - רוח חיים פלאגי או״ח רכט, ב. ילקוט הגרשוני שם. שו״ת בצה״ח ב, יח, ד.…
האם נוכל להפוך כנסייה לבית כנסת?
שאלה: לכבוד הרה"ג הרה"ת צמ"ס מוהר"ר י"י ברוין אחדשה"ט התעורר כאן שאלה בנוגע לשכירות כנסייה עבור בית הכנסת למשך שנתיים, וחזן הקהילה רצה להתיר להם הדבר, ומחר אני צריך…
Question: Our business is registration of charities in Canada. Many of our clients' churches are Avodah Zara (Hindus, Buddhists). Is there an issue with taking them on as clients?…
One may enter a social hall of a church if necessary for a non-religious but kosher gathering, provided it is not in the sanctuary. The room would need to…
Question: My wife and I are vendors for a few product lines/companies and from time to time will do fairs and festivals. From time to time a church will…
Question: I recently found out that my local Hillel rents out its multi-purpose room to a church on Sundays. Am I still allowed to study in the Beit Midrash,…
First Question - Genevas Daas: I have been practicing shechita at a halal place and many Muslims wear something that looks like a yarmulke. I have learned that some…
קניתי בית מגוי, ויש בו ציורים של עבודה זרה, האם די לכסותם?
שאלה: קניתי בית מגוי, ובבית יש ציורים של עבודה זרה משמן, כמו שלשה אנשים. הדרך להוריד את זה הוא, או לכסות את זה עם חומר אחר, או לשבור את…
The second name (Ch-) may not be be mentioned. As for the first name (J-), the common custom for generations is not to mention it either, rather using a…
Question: Is there anything halachically wrong with hypnosis? Specifically doing it to yourself with audio guides. There are classes that teach women to hypnotize themselves to reduce pain in…
Question: I have an electrician in my community that is slowly Chozer Bitshuvah. He got a job to do electricity in a Church and asked if he can take…
Question: If I'm saying Karbnos while driving and I pass a church, do I have to stop davening for a minute when that happens? Does it make a difference…
Although it would be best to avoid and at least turn away from it so it's not in your view, strictly speaking, there is no problem to continue davening…
Question: Is there a problem to walk by a church? Is it best to cross the street? What if crossing the street is out of your way? Also, there…
Question: I received this from my grandfather who recently passed away, I'm wondering if I'm allowed to keep it or is this an issue. It's the Rambam. Answer:…
Question: Where I started working, there is a picture of their product with an idol from asia in the background, is this forbidden? Should I do something about it?…
Question: Is there a problem with using fonts (on a computer, phone, etc) for ABC where the "t" doesn't have a curve on the bottom, resulting in the t…
Question: Are you allowed to have in your house, a toy, meant for exercise (specifically punching) which has the shape of a human face, however no legs or arms,…
Question: What is the halachic basis for not saying cities named after a goyish priest who have been sainted such as S-a-nta Monica and the like? Is it a…
Question: I’ve seen many people with jewelry made with a coin from the Rebbe. Is there any issue with wearing a coin as a necklace mitzad avodah Zara because…
Question: Hi Rabbi Braun, I would like to try a method called “The Emotion Code” by Bradly (Brad) Nelson to try to figure out what’s bothering me and the…
If it has a smiley face, mirror, etc., or if it is colorful, it would be permitted to keep as it doesn't represent the sun as we see it.…
Some forbid planting tall trees for shade in the shul courtyard. If they are planted like a fence and are cut regularly it’s not an issue. Any trees or…
Yes, he may as long as it is not done specifically for an Avodah Zarah or if he writes a name of an Avodah Zarah. Sources: אינו משום…
It’s not considered Avodah Zarah and one may visit there. Nonetheless, it’s not appropriate to get photographed near the statue. See also here: https://asktherav.com/6923-is-it-permissible-halachically-hashkaficlly-to-take-my-kids-to-walt-disney-in-orlando/ Sources: לדינא, אין…
