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Is there a source that states it is better to specifically use challos made from white flour for Shabbos?

Poskim do bring that one should make an effort to use kemach yafa (white flour) when baking challahs, in order to honor Shabbos. It is OK to use whole…

Can I use a private street Eruv?

Full Question: This Shabbos an Eruv was constructed by a few of my neighbors. The Eruv was constructed in front of a number of houses, and included the sidewalk…

If I said Shnayim Mikrah a week early, (I.e. on Shavuos I said Parshas Naso), was I Yotze?

According to Halacha, yes. You may begin from Sunday a portion of the Parasha that was read Shabbos Mincha. Nonetheless, according to Kabbalah it should be read only on…

האם יש עניין לאפות את החלות דווקא ביום שישי, או העיקר שאופים לכבוד שבת, ואפשר גם באמצע השבוע?

יש ענין ללוש ולאפות בערב שבת דוקא ולפחות בליל ששי. אבל אם אין באפשרות לאפות בערב שבת, עדיף ללוש באמצע השבוע מאשר לקנות מהחנות. מקורות: שני טעמים נתנו…

Is one allowed to wash the dishes Friday night after the Shabbos meal and put them in the dishwasher?

Rinsing and placing in the dishwasher is allowed. This is not considered preparing from Shabbos for the weekday as it cleans the kitchen in honor of Shabbos. However, you…

I’m part of NYPD. I was told today that due to the riots all officers must report 7 days a week. I can refuse and risk various levels of suspension, or I can stay nearby and limit movement, etc. only acting in cases of pikuach nefesh.

Under the current circumstances, they can stay and report, however they should make the greatest effort to be assigned to work which does not involve chilul Shabbos, and as…

I had frozen raw meat that fell out of the freezer on Shabbos, is it Muktzah or may I put it back in the freezer?

It should be put back כלאחר יד - with back of hand or elbows. Sources: ראה סימן ש"ח סעיף ל"א ובמ"א שם שדוקא בבשר רך (כגון בשר עוף)…

On which hand do I start cutting my nails?

Left. Sources: כבר האריכו בזה בכ״מ. וניחזי אנן - הנה הקדמת שמאל תחילה כבפנים, כ״ה פשטות הפי׳ בד׳ הרמ״א או״ח רס, א ואדה״ז שם ג. וק׳ לומר שלא…

I am having a minyan on my porch. Does the Chazzan say me’ein sheva on Friday night, as this is not a Minyan kavua?

No. But if one says - we need not protest. However, Magen Avos is said. נתבאר בארוכה בכינוס תורה אסרו חגה״ש תש"פ. #8752 (2)

Candle Lighting for Shavous

Question: My 4 year old daughter usually goes to sleep around 7pm. It is not an issue to light the candles earlier for shabbos after plag. We don't light…

Crockpot Liners & Hatmanah

Question: I have a question about cooking a roast in a bag in the crockpot. I fill the pot with water and potatoes I put the meat in a…

Can Melacha be done on Erev Shabbos during the 4 minutes between שקיעה הניראית and שקיעה האמיתית?

Question: Based on what the Alter Rebbe writes in his Siddur is one allowed (lechatchila/bedieved) to do melacha Erev Shabbos during the 4 minutes between שקיעה הניראית and שקיעה…

Is one allowed to wear a mask outdoors on Shabbos?

One may walk outside on Shabbos with a mask if it is worn properly that it won't fall off. See here: https://asktherav.com/8217-is-there-any-halachic-issue-with-wearing-a-scarf-outside-on-shabbos-in-a-way-that-it-covers-the-mouth-and-nose-if-this-isnt-the-normal-way-of-wearing-it-and-is-this-in-any-way-preferable-over-wea/ https://asktherav.com/9812-wearing-a-mask-outdooes-on-shabbos/ #8296

What is the status of breakaway Challah in regards to considering it Shleima? Can two pieces of it be considered Lechem Mishna?

It’s fine. ראה: שו"ע סי' רע"ד במחצית השקל ס"ק א', ובארחות חיים (ספינקא) שם מהשו"מ המהרש"ם והמנחת פתים כמצויין שם, ועוד. וראה שד״ח ב שדמ, א. הנסמן בפסק״ת…

האם מותר לפתוח חבילות דואר (לא מוקצה, כגון חבילות בגדים וכדומה) בשבת?

כמובן, מותר להשתמש בחבילה שהגיעה לפני שבת. אם הגיעה בשבת, יש ב׳ נידונים: איסור תחומין: אם החפצים הגיעו מחוץ לתחום - אין לו אלא ד׳ אמות. כלומר, שבמקום שאין…

Can I open mail, specifically Jewish magazines, that arrive on Shabbos?

You may open it during Shabbos, if you tear the packaging without tearing the letters. Sources: נחלקו בזה הפוסקים - לפי שיטת הפר"ח יור"ד סימן קי"ח סקי"ח, אסור…

Are you allowed to clean your ears with Q-tips on Shabbos?

Yes. However you should not wet the Q-tip beforehand. Sources: ראה שו"ע סימן ש"ג סעיף י"ז בנוגע "לצאת במוך שבאזנה". ולהעיר שיש סברא להתיר אפילו יש מים באוזן…

Can I warm up a cold Challah (or other dry baked foods) on Shabbos day by putting it in an oven that is on from before Shabbos? Or directly on a Blech?

Oven that's still on - No. כך נפסק בכ"מ, ראה לדוגמא שו"ע אדה"ז רנג, טו. Oven that's off - strictly speaking, yes, provided it’s not scheduled to turn…

Wearing a Scarf (vs a Mask) Outside on Shabbos

Question: Is there any Halachic issue with wearing a scarf outside on Shabbos in a way that it covers the mouth and nose if this isn't the normal way…

Are you allowed to play with a Diablo / Chinese yo-yo on Shabbos?

As long as no lights or sounds turn on (some expensive ones have these features), I don't see a problem with it. #8261

Am I allowed to leave a reading lamp on my desk to learn over Shabbos? (Without any extra precautions keeping me from moving/adjusting it)?

Yes. Nonetheless it is advisable to make some type of Heker (sign), to remind you not to adjust it on Shabbos. ראה שו״ת מהרש״ג א, כט. ובשו״ת שואל…

האם זה שאומרים ויתן לך יחד זה דווקא בסידור אחד? או שניתן לומר ביחד אך בסידורים נפרדים?

כנראה בסידור אחד. מקורות: אף שעיקר הענין האמירה בשנים (ע״פ זהר בהקדמה יד, א: צבורא. ומיעוט רבים שנים. או שכ״א אומר לחבירו. וראה גם דברי יחזקאל עניני שבת. טעמי…

I heard that some people are Makpid not to do a Poreis Mappah Umekadeh (Some say that there’s a Sakana involved), while I’ve seen others do it. Practically, what’s the Halacha/Minhag Chabad if one wants to do it the way the Alter Rebbe writes in רעא יא?

There are numerous halachic complications involved with this practice (brachos, bentching etc.). For this and other reasons, the Rebbe stopped this practice. [Some Rabonim say that this was only due…

Can one use an ovulation test on Yom Tov or Shabbos?

Under normal circumstances, it should not be done on Shabbos. Sources: נשמת אברהם או״ח שיח, ב - ע׳ שסא. אה״ע א ע׳ י. שש״כ לג, כ ובהערה…

Saving Lives on Shabbat

By Horav Y. Braun When treating on Shabbat a patient who is critically ill, or when dealing with an individual whose life is in danger – known in…