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Saying Ana Bichoach Quietly

Question: This that we say Ana Bichoach Blachash (quietly) on Friday evening, does it also apply to the Ana Bichoach of Sefiras Ha'omer on Friday night? Does it apply…

We are looking for a Cohen to Duchen for Yom Tov. I found a college student (not frum) who says he is a Cohen. May I allow him to Duchen; what research must I do to validate that he is indeed a Cohen?

You can rely on his word regarding giving him an Aliyah and Birchas Kohanim. Sources: עפ"י הרמא אבהע"ז סי' ג סעי' א וראה בב"ש ס"ק ב שאע"פ שהוא…

When one goes to eat at a friend or in-laws Shabbos day, and takes off the Tallis for the meal, may he put the Tallis back on and wear it in order to get it back home? Does it matter if it is cold outside?

It is not a problem, even if it is not cold. However, if the Tallis has been off for three hours or more, one would have to make a…

Putting on a Tallis just for Birchas Kohanim

Question: If I am in a Shul where the Kohanim Duchan but I do not have a Tallis on, should I put one on just for Birchas Kohanim? That…

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…

קבלת שבת לפני צאת הכוכבים

שאלה: יש מנין שמקדימים הכנסת ש״ק ומנסים להתפלל מנחה לפני פלג המנחה. יוצא לפעמים שלפני פלג עדיין חסר מהמנין. והם רוצים לדעת האם עדיף שיתפללו ביחידות לפני הפלג או…

Sanitary bladder pads & words of Torah

Question: I have weak pelvic muscles & my bladder leaks often: when I cough or sneeze or stand up. I now wear thick bladder protection pads all day (not…

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…

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

המשך השאלה: וזהו מה שמצאתי בפוסקים: דעות המקדימים סנדק לאבי הבן – הלבוש והמגן אברהם סימן רפ"ב (ע"פ מנהגי פוזנא): "הסנדק דוחה לאבי הבן ולמוהל". אליה רבה סימן קל"ו (ע"פ מנהגי ווילנא):…

My Shul is in Boro Park (11218); what time should we Daven Maariv Leil Purim?

The accepted Chabad Minhag is to always Daven Maariv after Tzeis Hakochavim. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter…

1. What would be preferred, to Daven Maariv early with a Minyan (in a case where one Davened Mincha after Plag), or to Daven Beychidus after Tzeis? 2. In general from what time can one start Davening Maariv Lechatchila?

1. Being that you Davened Maariv in the past after Tzeis Hacochovim, you should continue doing so - even if it means not Davening with a Minyan - as…

When we read from 2/3 Torah scrolls is there a particular order they return to the Aaron Kodesh?

The proper order is that the Sefer Torah which was read last should be the first to be brought and put back in the Aaron kodesh. However, if the…

Do I need to make Birchas Hatorah if I wake up for 45 minutes in middle of the night and listen to a Shiur (while putting my child back to sleep) and then go back to sleep myself?

If listening to a recording, no. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-260-are-torah-mp3s-considered-learning-torah/ #3138

If one does not finish Tehillim on Shabbos Mevarchim, is there still a way to make it up? If yes, when?

You should finish as soon as possible, during the next few days (but not at night). Sources: ההוראה הכללית היא בש״ק לפני התפלה, כבכ״מ. וגם בהיום יום כ״ו…

Should women and girls also cover their foreheads with their sleeves when saying Nefilas Apayim?

Women are not obligated to recite Tachanun, yet they may do so if they wish, and many have the custom to do so. There are, however, many women who…

If there is only a Cohen on Rosh Chosesh, is it a issue to give him Rishon and Sheini, since you are repeating the same verse twice for the same person?

A Kohen still receives the second Aliya on Rosh Chodesh when there is no Levi, even though the reading repeats itself. Sources: ראה לדוד אמת להחיד"א סי' ו…

I am scheduled, to leave Israel this Thursday night and arrive in New York Friday morning 1. Should I say Lechatchila Kiddush Levana in Israel or wait till Motzei Shabbos (Shabbos being Yud Alef)? 2. Is it permitted to carry a key on Shabbos in the hotel from the reception desk to my room?

1. You should say before Motzai Shabbos. 2. One may carry in a hotel, though some are Machmir. See here. Sources: בנוגע המתנה למוצאי שבת, הנה ברמ"א או"ח…

If there is almost certain that I will miss Zman Tefilla and a Safek that I will miss Chatzos is it preferable to Daven before Netz B’kvius?

Davening before Netz is only allowed in a Sha’as Hadchak (for example an early morning flight – not something that happens on a daily basis), or if already done…