Question: My Kittel has a belt attached to it that can't be removed. Would it be a problem to wear my gartel directly on top of the belt when…
Question: My Kittel has a belt attached to it that can't be removed. Would it be a problem to wear my gartel directly on top of the belt when…
Question: If someone has plants that to grow properly they need to have specific lighting (sometimes the light on and sometimes the light off). Is one allowed to cover…
Night time Kiddush: One may not drink even water before kiddush. When lighting candles, a woman may stipulate not to accept Shabbos till sunset, to be able to drink…
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Avinu Malkeinu is not said on Shabbos. The minhag is not to sing the nigun either. Haneiros Halalu (rather just the last phrase "al nisecha..." Is sung). Hamavdil bein…
Question: If food is fully cooked before Shabbos, can the pot it is in be uncovered and Re-covered while it is on the blech as it seems to be…
The soup is completely cooked and wrapped in a towel before Shabbos. It usually settles and the thickness goes to the bottom of the pot. Can I stir it…
Can one touch or move the actual lamp or only the top may be turned? What if the top has broken off, may one still turn whatever is left?…
I am referring to the seal under the cap that you need to pull hard to rip off. Answer: It has come to our attention that there is…
Question: Can I place granola/blueberries/pomegranate on top of yogurt on shabbos? If yes, can I also mix it in? Answer: When putting a little bit of granola on…
Digital water meters, which monitor and record water usage electronically, have become prevalent lately. Does this pose a problem on Shabbos, since it would seem that a digital form…
Question Continued: She would like to light candles before my son's bedtime so that he can watch her lighting. Answer: Yes - as long as the candles are…
Yes, one may, provided that the garbage contains at least some items which aren’t Muktzah, and which have more importance to you than the other Muktzah items. (For example:…
Question: Are you allowed to open food packages on Shabbos? Specifically, these are the examples I am referring to: Take off the plastic from chummus or cream cheese packages,…
To avoid all shaalos, one should cut out the fruit around the sticker and leave some fruit with the sticker. Sources: לענין בורר - במאו״א באר שבע שבת עד,…
Question: May one set a Cuisinart automatic coffee maker on Friday afternoon - with water, coffee filter with coffee grounds - on a timer set to brew the coffee…
To schedule it before Shabbos to turn off: There’s no issue. To schedule it to turn (back) on: If it is a food that involves a prohibition of…
Question: If needed, could one hint a goy to add light in our dining room when it's not completely dark (either due to candles, outdoor light, or not all…
שאלה: שלום הרב. בשבת נשארתי בבית רפואה ביחד עם אמא שלי ובשביל לצאת מהמחלקה היה צריך לעבור דרך דלת חשמלית שנפתחת באופן אוטומטי. האם מותר היה - א) להכנס…
There are myriad potential issurim (prohibitions) associated with brushing teeth on Shabbos, even with a manual toothbrush. Different poskim propose one or more of the following restrictions: Memarai’ach (smearing): toothpaste is spread on the…
