Does it matter if they are called slightly different i.e. Mendel versus Mendy? If they both have the same exact name, one of them should add a name. Different…
Does it matter if they are called slightly different i.e. Mendel versus Mendy? If they both have the same exact name, one of them should add a name. Different…
האם אני מחוייב לכבד לאחי התאום היותר מבוגר? ובכלל, מהו אופן הכיבוד באח גדול?
א. יש חובת כיבוד אחיו הגדול בתאומים להנולד ראשון. ב. אופן הכיבוד באחיו הגדול - בדברים, וכן לקום מפניו, ועל דרך כיבוד אב ואם. אבל לא ממש. ואין דין…
Question: Is it wrong according to halacha to tell a parent (respectfully) that you feel they hurt/insulted you? If a parent doesn't seem to be understanding the child (I.e.…
Yes, as long as their mother is fine with it. Sources: חייב אדם בכבוד בעל אמו משום כבוד אמו - שו"ע יו"ד סי' רמ סכ"א. אבל אינו חייב…
Question: My mother is in the hospital for a week already and we don't know when she will come home yet. All siblings have been taking turns to visit…
No. As it is an obligation on the children and one may not pay for an obligation with Masser. Sources: ראה שו"ע יו"ד שמה, ב. ובבית הלל שם…
Question: What does Torah say about grandparents offering parents a suggestion regarding Chinuch of their grandchild? What if parents say they are not interested in hearing any suggestions? Does…
No. Unless your parents are not Makpid. Even in this case, if there is someone there who has no parents you shouldn’t say it. The common custom, however, is that…
