The Rebbe asked this question several times but left it unresolved. At times, the Rebbe “tilted” towards one direction, sometimes to say it only once and sometimes twice, but…
The Rebbe asked this question several times but left it unresolved. At times, the Rebbe “tilted” towards one direction, sometimes to say it only once and sometimes twice, but…
Question: I heard that we cannot use the hot drinking water that was used during Shabbos, again after Shabbos, and after Shabbos we need to use fresh water. I…
If you missed lighting Shabbos candles one week, you should light one extra candle at least one time. Sources: באופן שכבר הדליקו בבית נרות ממש, כיון שאינה מחוייבת…
Yes, Shofar will be blown in the Beis Hamikdash Hashlishi (in Yavneh) or in any place with a Sanhedrin. From some sources it seems that it will be blown…
It doesn't do anything on Shabbos, as I would not be saying her name. (It only "wakes up" when you say the wake-up word, namely "alexa". Otherwise it doesn't…
If you would not walk in the house without these supports, then you may go out with these. Sources: והרי גם בכסא גלגלים יש מקילים. וכש״כ בזה שאינו…
It seems to say in Shulchan Aruch (288:9) that one may not say mi shebeirach for sick people on Shabbos unless seriously ill? Should I stop saying mi shebeirach…
I do not like to cook soup or Cholent on summer Shabbosos and neither eating them because it makes me hot and I do not get pleasure to eat…
Avocado: When it is hard one should not mash it, but one may slice into slightly large pieces, or mash it with a shinui, but only right before eating.…
The common use of any putty involves the Melacha of Memachek (smearing), thus rendering it Muktzah. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז שיד, כא. שו"ת שבה"ל ח"ט סימן עח. שולחן…
Any Yid that was (or R”L still is) Mechalel Shabbos ‘in private’, may cook food for another on any weekday. This is so long their actions remain private and does…
I have an hour walk to the Mikvah Friday night. So we want to hire a babysitter so my husband can walk with me. How can we pay her…
Question: On Shabbos, I stay in a building that has a front door which is locked. The doorman (who is a goy) is inside and he uses a camera…
One may not run or jog on Shabbos except for a Mitzva, for example to get to shul. The Gemara says that even during the week, taking a long…
Poskim address the concept of exercising on Shabbos, and they cite a number of concerns, most of which apply equally on Yom Tov. First, there is the concept of “Shelo yehei…
A person should not walk in a completely upright position, as that is considered haughty. Arrogance distances the presence of the Shechinah, because arrogant people act as though no one…
האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש?
שאלה: האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש וכדומה? ואם יש מקום לומר שיש לחוש למה שהבריות אומרים, וכמנהג נשים זקינות שנהגו לחוש להן?…
Please note that the following answer addresses only the issue of Borer, not Bishul. One may not use a french press on Shabbos due to the Issur of Borer. Pour-Over Coffee:…
AskTheRav: There are details missing here. What type of shul is this that uses a "Shabbos microphone"? What are their mechitzah standards and other religious standards? User: Thank…
I know we don't cut on Thursday, but is Wednesday night included too? Because the day starts from the night before. Also, it there an inyan not to…
One of the prominent poskim of the past generation, R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld, who was the Tshebiner Rav and author of Dovev Meisharim, ruled that freezing water to make ice cubes on…
Making sushi on Shabbos can potentially violate any of the following five melachos (forbidden acts on Shabbos): Mevashel (cooking): Hot rice might cook the raw fish and vegetables; however, sushi is generally…
Q. Is one allowed to rip or peel off dry skin on Shabbos? A. No. שוע"ר שכח, לז. וראה משנ"ב סקצ"ז, ובערוה"ש סמ"א. וראה גם קצה"ש סימן קמג סק"ג.…
One may not manually crush ice on Shabbos in order to melt it. One may crush it if the purpose is just to break it up. Sources: See…
Putting away leftover food in the freezer instead of fridge is allowed and is not considered preparing for after Shabbos. Sources: בכלל, התירו הכנה להציל מהפסד, כשאא״פ בע״א,…
