The Alter Rebbe brings from the Gemara that one should not step on egg shells because it can cause leprosy. Although many of these types of things are not…
The Alter Rebbe brings from the Gemara that one should not step on egg shells because it can cause leprosy. Although many of these types of things are not…
They are fine as they are not considered food. Sources: גם לגבי אוכלין ומשקין נחלקו בדיעבד. וכש״כ בנדו״ז. ואין לך בו אלא חידושו. וראה שו״ת צי״א יז, לה.…
Question: What is the Rebbe's opinion on stocks, like mutual funds? Is there an issue of Ribbis in that? (How about when the money is being invested by a…
Question: I made a purchase on amazon and got a notification that it was delivered. When I checked for the package though I wasn’t able to find anything so…
The following options are acceptable, in order of priority: Best would be if all the money is returned to the parties after the game. If for whatever reason you…
Question: I have installed a Chabad Torah app, but now I have seen a letter that those who developed this app did not have the requisite permission and are…
Yes. Indeed, this is the common custom. However, some are particular to use an item which is wide three by three etzbaos. #2645 (1)
Food that was under a bed should be discarded (thrown in the garbage etc.). However, in certain cases in which there is a greater necessity, one would be allowed…
Question: A certain company which typically looks to hire talented help with experience in their specific field is having a problem, since it is very difficult, as there are…
If there is a chance that the goy will realize and it will thus cause a Chilul Hashem then one must inform the goy (therefore when possible one should…
In general one may add a couple of pennies, provided both of the following conditions are met: 1. It is an insignificant amount, that neither the borrower nor the…
Hunting deer is not allowed. Reasoning: As a general rule mere sport hunting is not allowed. Since deer are not a danger to humans as a general rule,…
No, because if it was not paid for it is considered stolen and one may not use stolen goods. See here: https://asktherav.com/is-it-permitted-to-listen-to-music-i-have-received-from-a-friend-he-did-not-pay-for-it-either-and-we-both-do-not-plan-on-buying-that-specific-album-is-it-considered-stealing-even-though-the-a/#.XJJlh74g-7M.link שו"ע אדה"ז הל' גזלה וגנבה סי"א, כ.…
A person should not walk in a completely upright position, as that is considered haughty. Arrogance distances the presence of the Shechinah, because arrogant people act as though no one…
It says here that "Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim...." In the notes, it goes…
נכון להתקשר לבנק ולספר להם דברים כהווייתן. הרחבה: באם מצד החוק מחוייבים להחזיר, יש להחזיר בכל מקרה. גם כשאין החוק מחייב, הנה, מצד אחד בפשטות ה״ז בגדר טעות גוי, כיון…
There might be serious halachic issues involving the prohibition of ribbis. Poskim have dealt with this issue and suggested various approaches. See also here about the general topic of…
Question: I am the new owner of a food store. The previous owner had a organization pay for the glass near the register in exchange for being able to…
Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be…
One is not allowed to waste any type of food intentionally. In this case it also involves disgracing food. Therefore this practice is not allowed according Halacha. דין…
