Generally, you may leave it on throughout Shabbos, as it is well known that it runs automatically. If it's activated by a motion sensor, it should be turned off.…
Generally, you may leave it on throughout Shabbos, as it is well known that it runs automatically. If it's activated by a motion sensor, it should be turned off.…
ת. חייבים להדליק בברכה בבית מלון. מקורות: שוע”ר סי’ רסג ס”ט כשאינו אצל אשתו אינו נפטר בברכת אשתו, כשיש לו חדר מיוחד שם במקום שמתארח. מה שכתבו פוסקי זמננו…
Question: I am planning to go to a Shabbaton in a hotel where they have a Shabbos elevator that takes you to each floor up to the 5th floor.…
Question: I moved to a new apartment building, where there's a Shabbos elevator. I'm wheelchair-bound and you told me in the past that there's no problem in having a…
Question: I was told that we are not supposed to ask for requests of Hashem on Shabbos. Is there an exception to that "rule", like when auspicious days fall…
Drawing a picture is included in the Melacha of writing. Writing or drawing on the condensation on the window is also forbidden on Shabbos. Sources: לענין ציורים -…
No. However you may apply olive oil on healthy skin near the infected area letting it flow on the infected area. ראה שוע"ר שכז, א. ובקצוה"ש קלו, יג…
Question: My wife gave birth 3 weeks ago and the lactation expert told he she must apply olive oil and antibacterial cream 3 times a day. How can she…
שאלה: שלום הרב. אם קידש על כוס מלא מים, וחשב שהוא יין והיה לפניו בקבוק יין סגור (לגמרי, וצריך לפתוח אותו עם פותחן). האם צריך לברך עליו בורא פרי…
Q. I have a infection in my foot and the doctor prescribed antibiotics to start taking today is it permissible to continue taking on Shabbos to prevent the infection…
Question: What should I do If I meet a Jew after Shkiya who hasn't put Tefillin today? Answer: If one didn’t put on Tefillin during the day, he…
If the string tying the shoes together is knotted one should not cut that string. Sources: יש ב’ דברים שיש לחוש בכגון דא, מכה בפטיש ומתיר. מכה בפטיש:…
Question: Is it permitted to sweep ones house on Shabbos? Answer: You are allowed to sweep a house (not a courtyard a backyard or a Sukkah), but only…
אין לשחק בשום רצפה. ויש להתיר אם פורס שטיח או מחצלת. אבל אין למחות לנשים וקטנים אם לא ישמעו לנו. מקורות: ראה שו"ע או"ח שלח ה, ובאדה"ז ו.…
One may give them food, even if they are not the owner of the fish, provided they are owned by Jews. This applies to all animals which are dependent…
Yes. שו״ת אג״מ או״ח א, קז. שש״כ יח, כט. #11946
While one may take a haircut on Motzaei Shabbos, it is not proper to schedule in advance a haircut for Motzaei Shabbos as it is an embarrassment to Shabbos. Generally, it’s…
Question: I noticed that it says in the Siddur before Sholom Aleichem in the small print “that upon arriving home, say the Sholom Aleichem”. I wanted to know the…
Answer: According to all opinions, Maariv is optional for women and girls. However, some Poskim maintain that Maariv on Friday night has unique status (for various reasons), and, accordingly,…
No. Sources: ראה שו"ע סימן שב סעיף א ברמ"א, שחושש לדעת רש"י בניעור מאבק משום ליבון, דלא כרוב ראשונים. ואף שיש כמה תנאים בכדי להיות אסור (חדש, שחור,…
Question: When I prepare my Shabbos meal, like cutting salads etc., I start way in advance because BH I have a baby and I need to stop in middle…
There are different opinions how to calculate this. The common custom is to follow 42 minutes in NY. Otherwise, it’s several minutes, specifically 4 minutes after the sun sets…
להגנה מותר. מקורות: ה״ז דומה לוויטמינים שהאג"מ או"ח ג, נד, וציץ אליעזר יד, נ, ועוד מתירים אם לוקחים אותם רק להגנה ולא להתחזק (ודלא כשש"כ לד הע׳ פה…
Question: We have an outside washing station. However, the outside sink gets its water from a hose, and drains directly outside. My concern is the watering of plants. It's…
Can a photo be taken while we are lighting but before the Bracha is over? I was planning to light about a half hour early to make sure there…
