Question: According to the ויש אומרים the Alter Rebbe brings in שכו:ד, washing hands and then placing them near something warm is not allowed on Shabbos (if they are…
Question: According to the ויש אומרים the Alter Rebbe brings in שכו:ד, washing hands and then placing them near something warm is not allowed on Shabbos (if they are…
Question: I have nodules on my vocal cords which causes long term hoarseness. Part of the treatment my doctor gave me is to do the straw phonation vocal exercise…
Question: How far does one have to check after the bathroom to be concerned about these issues brought in shulchan Aruch? For some, being overly concerned can at times…
Question: Is one required to make an Eiruv Chatzeiros for his shared domain with other Jews in a city where: there is a public Eiruv that most of Anash…
Introduction: One may not accept Schar Shabbos (payment for work done on Shabbos). One way of being permitted to accept payment for Laining is to be paid for the…
Question: I saw someone write that opening up a bottle cap on Shabbos is permitted even if there is writing on it, basing himself on the Alter Rebbe's position…
Question: I got this pillow: one side is silver sequins and the other is sequins that make up a picture. Am I allowed to use it, touch it, flip…
We pronounce Hashem’s name as written. See here: https://asktherav.com/1388-what-is-the-proper-way-to-say-hashems-name-in-onkelos-and-in-krias-shema-sheal-hamitah/ ראה גם שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ג, צח בסופו שלא יצא אם לא אמר האזכרות. וראה חוט שני שבת חלק…
Yes, but you should not verbalize that your are preparing for a different Shabbos. However, if you’re getting paid for laining, there are restrictions -See here: https://asktherav.com/19259-does-preparing-a-parsha-for-kriah-several-years-ago-count-as-preparation-before-shabbos-when-paying-a-baal-korei/ Sources:…
There is a custom to refrain from writing STA"M on Motzei Shabbos. Some are particular even with Torah writing. However, we have many Torah letters from Gedolei Yisroel which…
Question: Motzei Shabbos my dining room table and chairs went up in flames as a result of a havdala candle that wasn't put out well. B"H I was able…
Filing is OK. See in the sources here: https://asktherav.com/9438-is-one-allowed-to-manicure-nails-on-rosh-chodesh/ Sources: וכ״ש הוא מר״ח וכו׳. ואכתי יש להנדז בה, דשמא מחמת הגירור נמי גדלים שוב. והן למ״ד שהוא משום…
Or is this a better option where the glasses are actually tied and more secured to the bendel? Answer: These are not acceptable…
האם אפשר לשתות מים מהברז בסעודה שלישית?
צדדי הספק: א' האם מקילים לסמוך על ההיתר שרק מי נהרות אסור. ב' האם מי הברז כמי נהרות או שהם דבר אחר. מענה: יש להבהיר שהאיסור הוא רק…
כרטיסי הגרלה לתוכנית ילדים בשבת
שאלה: בשעת רעוא דרעווין אנו עורכים סדר ניגונים עבור הילדים ומחלקים להם ממתיקים ופרסים. האם מותר לחלק לילדים כרטיס הגרלה רגילים, כאשר ההגרלה עצמה תתקיים במוצש"ק. תשובה: מותר.…
One may not draw lots on Shabbos or Yom Tov since it can lead to weighing or writing, and because it is similar to mikach u’mimkar, buying and selling. The following forms of drawing…
Yes. שו"ע אדה"ז נה, ו שבדברי סופרים סומכין על החזקה. וראה גם קצט, ט. #8778
Question: We fully cook the cholent before Shabbos in a pot and then transfer it to the crock pot. Last Shabbos we forgot to plug in the crock pot.…
Question: We don't cut nails on Thursday because of the resulting growth of the nails that will start on Shabbos. Why are timers allowed to be used to make…
Question: Can one use a non electric carpet and floor sweeper on Shabbos? It works by the wheels turning brushes on the bottom, that picks up dirt and brushes…
