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  • - Halacha Articles, Bishul Yisroel, Kashrus, Pas Yisroel
  • bishul akum, bishul yisroel, cereal, cheerios, pas akum, pas palter, pas yisroel

Article: Does my cereal need to be Pas Yisroel?

  Mezonos cereals produced of risen batter from the Chameishas Minei Dagan (the five types of grain, i.e., wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt) are considered Pas (bread product) by many Poskim, since…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Mezuzah
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Article: Mezuzos in Offices and Schools

  Do I make a Brachah when putting up a Mezuzah on a public property, like a school building? or a store? No. Read on for more details.   Article: Mezuzos…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Divrei Kedusha, Sheimos (Genizah)
  • respect, sefer, seforim, shaimos, worn out

Article: Shaimos Bag How-To: Where does it go before Genizah?

  Judaica stores sell special boxes that are marked for Genizah (cached storage of holy material). One can fill the box with their Shaimos (literal translation: names, i.e., worn out holy material),…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Mikvah (Men)
  • men, mikvah, shower, takanas ezra

Can I take a shower after going to the Mikvah for men?

  There is a prevailing custom among men—in addition to the tradition of Tevilas Ezra, dating back to the times of the second Bais Hamikdash —to use a Mikvah for…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Shabbos
  • babysitting, payment, schar shabbos, Shabbos, tutoring

Article: Payment for Work Done on Shabbos

  Is there a Halachic way to get paid to run a kids program in a Shul on Shabbos? Can I charge for tutoring done on Shabbos?   One may…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Marriage
  • marriage, shanah rishonah, traveling in the first year of marriage, traveling without ones wife, דינים שבגמרא שלא העתיקום הפוסקים להלכה

May a husband take a trip without his wife during their first year of marriage?

  Question 1: May a husband take a trip without his wife during their first year of marriage?   Answer: The Halachah is that during Shanah Rishonah (the first year…

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Does one need to check vegetables like spinach, fruits etc. if they will be pureed/juiced in a blender?

  No, it does not need to be checked if it is totally crushed up. However, the spinach should be checked superficially before being put into the smoothie.   Question…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Tevilas Keilim
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Do I need to Toivel my electric hot water urn?

  Electric Keilim (utensils) are becoming increasingly prevalent, and the consensus among Poskim is that even they need to be Toiveled (immersed in a Mikvah). While many of these Keilim…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Negel Vasser, Shmiras Guf V'Nefesh
  • gilui, liquids left uncovered, open drink, sakanah

Q. I left a open pitcher of orange juice on my table overnight. Can I drink it?

  A1. The orange juice is permissible.   Q2. So that means that uncovered soup, tomato sauce, drinks like coke or iced tea are all fine? Also, when is Gilui…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Tzitzis
  • cotton tzitzis, tzitzis, undershirt tzitzis

Article: Is there a problem with undershirt Tzitzis?

  There is a product on the market which is an undershirt with Tzitzis on it. It’s worn by some people in hot weather, or while exercising or jogging. In…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Shabbos
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Article: May one pump breast milk on Shabbos? 

  Expressing Mother’s Milk on Shabbos A nursing mother may feed her baby in the usual manner on Shabbos. This sometimes entails expressing some milk directly into a newborn’s mouth,…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Kiddush, Shabbos, Stam Yeinom - Wine
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Wine Touched or Seen by Non-Jews

  Question: My cleaning help saw a bottle of non-Mevushal wine on my dining room table, but she did not touch it. Can it be used for Kiddush? Can it…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Negiah, Tznius
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Article: Negiyah between Relatives

  Am I as a Bochur allowed to hug/hold/touch my 3 year old niece?   Despite a common misconception, there are strict Halachic guidelines regarding touching, hugging, and kissing relatives…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Hafrashas Challah
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Article #204: Disposing of Separated Challah

  What do we do with the dough removed for Hafrashas Challah? The dough that was separated for Challah was traditionally given to a Kohen. Nowadays, the custom is not…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Mikvah (Men)
  • mens mikvah, mikvah, mikvah in a swimming pool, Shabbos, tisha kabin, yom tov

Is there any issue for men going to Mikva on Yom Tov (in a swimming pool) with a bathing suit? Does going Mikva in a bath tub help/work?

  (Is there any difference between going Mikva for Tosefes Taharah and Takonas Ezra)?   Answer: Men may go into a swimming pool for the purpose of Mikva. You may…

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  • kashrus of medicine, medicine, omega 3, pills, vitamins, יו"ד קנה

I really want to take a particular vitamin called Omega XL which is an Omega 3…

  Continued: I'm in a lot of pain and have been for a number of months in my back, foot, leg and hip, the pain is totally getting in the…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin)
  • bracha, brocho, granola, granola bar, Yogurt

Bracha on Granola

  Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
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Article: Tuition paid from Ma’aser money

  Is tuition considered Ma'aser? Meaning, can I take it from Ma'aser money?   The Gemara says that your financial needs for the whole year is pre-determined, and you should…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Carrying, Shabbos
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Article: May I wear my watch on Shabbos?

  Watches are generally not Muktzah. See more here: https://asktherav.com/2940-are-all-watches-permissible-to-be-worn-on-shabbos-are-they-muktzeh/   Regarding wearing a watch outside in a place with no Eruv, below is a brief discussion on the topic:…

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  • can, cream, Food on Shabbos, nolad, Shabbos, whipped cream, zoreh, מוליד, מלאכת בונה, מלאכת זורה

Article: Is it permitted to spray whipped cream from a can on Shabbos?

  Some kosher products, such as whipped cream, come in spray cans which bear a warning to consult a Rav before using it on Shabbos. One issue relevant to whipped…

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