Question: I am thinking about using beeswax candles for Shabbos in the month of Elul as a hiddur. I found candles on Amazon that are made from beeswax and…
Question: I am thinking about using beeswax candles for Shabbos in the month of Elul as a hiddur. I found candles on Amazon that are made from beeswax and…
שאלות: ברצוני לשאול כת"ר ב' שאלות בשיטת אדה"ז במלאכת מלבן בשבת. א. הנה בשו"ע אדה"ז (סי' שיט, יג) מבואר שבמשמרת שעשויה לכך אין בה איסור שרייה במים, וז"ל: "יין…
Question: I posted a Job on Upwork.com (a freelancing website) to develop some software (write code, test & fix, etc. using computers & servers). The freelancer I found mentioned…
If the board has individual squares for each time, it's forbidden and would even be considered muktza. Sources: עיין מג"א סימן שמ סק"י ובאדה"ז ס"ט. קצוה"ש סי' קמד סק"י…
Question: Is there value in saying Shnayim Mikrah on random weeks, and one knows he will not make up the others before Simchas Torah? This is obviously aside from…
Question: I've noticed there is always a significant time difference when I compare the time of tzeis hakochavim on myzmanim.com versus on chabad.org. Can you explain why this is,…
If you do so every week, you may do it during the nine days as well. Source: ראה שו"ת התעוררות תשובה ח"ג סי' ל', מועדים וזמנים ח"ח ע'…
Question: I don't doubt the Rebbe's words for a second, I am only asking so I can understand and explain to others: We can't give away parts of Eretz…
If the dirt, etc. hasn't dried yet, you may leave them to soak in water. You may rinse them, if you are afraid of attracting insects, or of the…
There is an argument amongst contemporary poskim if one is allowed to open it on Shabbos. In practice, one should open it before Shabbos. If one forgot to do…
Women may not eat or drink prior to Havdala, just like men. Women can either fulfill their obligation to hear Havdala through listening to the Havdala of another person…
Question: I’ve noticed many ladies do not make the Bracha of בורא מאורי האש by Havdalah. Is there a source or reasoning for this? And what is our custom?…
Full Question: May I wear a kippa clip on Shabbos? Even when it's not attached to my hair? Like the clip on the inside of the kippa? Answer:…
Our custom is to recite Shir Hamaalos and Livnei Korach any day/time upon which Tachanun is not said. Therefore, on a regular Motsaei Shabbos these should be recited only…
Question: Can the time of צאת שבת be established by adding a proportional amount of time of the שעה זמנית of the day to the זמן הדלקת נרות of…
Answer: Yes. However, a G-d fearing Jew shouldn’t rely on Shnayim Mikrah during Krias Hatorah. Independent of this, it’s our minhag, based on halacha and particularly Kabalah, to read…
Answer: There are two separate ideas, both derived from the Gemara in Mesechta Shabbos 119b. One is to cook something new for Melava Malka (-since it is freshly cooked…
Answer: An umbrella may not be opened for shade on Shabbos regardless of where it's standing. If a patio umbrella which is affixed to the ground is opened partially…
Question: My jet ski was filled with water by winds from the bay. Am I allowed to take out the water with a bucket and spill it back in…
Q. Am I allowed to open a standing umbrella for shade on Shabbos if I am not moving it? Can I ask a goy to do it? It’s for an…
שאלה: בשבת, האם מותר לשים כלי על גבי קדירה שאינה עומדת על האש, בשביל לשמור על חומה של הקדרה התחתונה? תשובה: אסור. מקור: קצה״ש סי׳ עא, בבדה״ש לד. …
Q. Is a basketball or ping pong ball Muktza? A. There is a machlokes about this. While there is room to be lenient especially for kids, adults should be…
There is a disagreement whether in this case she is required to light another candle. Usually, we recommend in such a case just to add a candle for one…
Question: Can I write a combination number (to open a door) on my wrist before Shabbos with a pen if I don't think I'll remember it during Shabbos? Also…
It would depend on the type of water heater. One would have to determine how their specific water heater works. There are two main types of heaters: tank heaters…
