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I heard that some people are Makpid not to do a Poreis Mappah Umekadeh (Some say that there’s a Sakana involved), while I’ve seen others do it. Practically, what’s the Halacha/Minhag Chabad if one wants to do it the way the Alter Rebbe writes in רעא יא?

There are numerous halachic complications involved with this practice (brachos, bentching etc.). For this and other reasons, the Rebbe stopped this practice. [Some Rabonim say that this was only due…

Can a woman Daven Shacharis past Chatzos? What does she do if she misses the time for Shacharis?

How about on Shabbos when the Amidah for Shabbos differs in each Tefillah? What should she do regarding Shachris and Musaf? Additionally, on Shabbos, until what point can she…

Question on taking in Shabbos early

What is the earliest Zman allowed to take in Shabbos? What point in Davening must be after that time, i.e. is that time the earliest to begin Kabbolas Shabbos,…

If someone needs to change a baby diaper after Kiddush, would it be better to do it between Kiddush and washing or after washing where then another washing would need to take place to eat more bread?

After washing, provided that the pamper does not give off smell which makes it problematic to recite Brachos. Sources: הנה, בשו״ת מהרי״ל החדשות במה שצ״ל קידוש במקום סעודה…

We do not make Kiddush between 6 and 7 pm this time of the year. Is it okay to say Tehilim, learn at this time?

The issue relates only to Kiddush specifically. All other Mitzvah matters are not only permitted; they are encouraged. Regarding Tehilim at night, see here.

May one sip Kiddush wine/grape juice after washing for Hamotzei, but before eating the Challah?

It is forbidden to eat or drink anything between washing the hands and eating the Challah. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז סימן רעא סעיף כג. קצות השלחן סימן עט סעיף ט.…

Does a Becher need to be rinsed immediately before Kiddush even if it is still clean from having been washed after its previous use?

According to Halacha, if it is clean it needs no rinsing. However, some say that according to Kabalah it should be rinsed even if clean. The Rebbe would wipe out…

Is it permitted to make Kiddush during the Sha’ah Shviis during the winter months before the clock is changed? For example, this Shabbos, is one able to make kiddush between 7 and 8 o’clock?

Those who are particular not to make Kiddush during this time should be careful during daylight savings time from 7-8pm. In NY it is 6.56-7.56pm. Sources: .ראה בשלחן מנחם…

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 be used just as a drink?

The wine is permissible. Some have a stringency - not rooted in Halacha - not to use the wine for Kiddush or other Kos Shel Brocho. Many Chassidim practice…

Is one allowed to make Kiddush with a plastic disposable cup?

One should not make Kiddush on a plastic or disposable cup. Kiddush should be made on a real cup. If there is no other cup available, one may make Kiddush…

After Friday night and day Kiddush I see people drinking the cup of wine…

Continuation: And then before giving out to other people, they pour more wine from the bottle of wine into their cup and then give out (even if its enough to…

A woman who is required to take birth control pills (medically, and after speaking to a Rov), and she must take them at the same time daily- if the time she takes them can sometimes be on Friday night, after it gets dark but before Kiddush, can she still take it then?

1. Medication may be taken before Kiddush, even if one needs to take some water with it. However, if one needs to take food with it, this may not…