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Saying Ana Bichoach Quietly

Question: This that we say Ana Bichoach Blachash (quietly) on Friday evening, does it also apply to the Ana Bichoach of Sefiras Ha'omer on Friday night? Does it apply…

Are you still allowed to make Havdalah today – Tuesday – for someone, being that Shabbos Havdalah was different, as it was Bein Kodesh Le’kodesh, from Shabbos to Yom Tov?

Permitted, and should say Nusach of Bein Kodesh Le'kodesh. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז רצט,יא. ודון מינה ואוקי באתרין. וראה בארוכה באתרא דרב חוברת ג. #3749

Article: Opening Cans on Shabbos

Opening a can on Shabbos involves a host of halachic issues, some of which are subject to serious debate amongst contemporary poskim. The issues include the risk of transgressing…

If someone needs to change a baby diaper after Kiddush, would it be better to do it between Kiddush and washing or after washing where then another washing would need to take place to eat more bread?

After washing, provided that the pamper does not give off smell which makes it problematic to recite Brachos. Sources: הנה, בשו״ת מהרי״ל החדשות לב במה שצ״ל קידוש במקום…

In what situation is a doctor allowed to go to the hospital to work on a patient on Shabbos? And is he allowed to take pay for his work?

In general a doctor needs to be in contact with a competent Rav for general guidelines for the multiple and constant Shaylos that relate to Shabbos and Yom Tov.…

Is there an issue with using a juicer (non electric) on Shabbos or Yom Tov to squeeze our oranges for orange juice?

Not allowed. Squeezing in general even by hand is not allowed. Sources: בנוגע שבת- ראה סימן ש"כ בהתחלתו בנוגע יו"ט ראה סימן תצה סעיף ב ואדה"ז סעיף ט.…

My baby has a rash and I have been told by the doctor to put on cream 4 times a day, can I put it on Shabbos?

This is permitted in this case. One is not allowed to use lotion on an adult as a medical treatment. However if it is not as a medical treatment,…

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…

If I have Mukztah in my coat pockets that I can not take out by shaking it, the only way I can take it out is by putting my hands in it, how can I remove it?

Also can I move this coat from one room to another if there is something inside the pocket other than Muktza, like keys? Answer: If you did not…

I saw on the website that its forbidden to use a Sous vide for Shabbos, I’ve read elsewhere that its allowed. Can you please clarify?

Full Question: I read the article regarding the usage of Sous Vide on Shabbos, I also noticed an article from the OK on this topic, among other things they…

If I have a hat or Tallis (etc.) that is special for Shabbos, and I want to get a nicer one, is there an issue to now wear that item during the week? – whether because the item is being demoted or because its problematic to wear Shabbos clothes during the week?

There is no Halacha forbidding one from doing so. However, some have adopted a Midas Chassidus not to change the Shabbos clothes to weekday, because of being demoted. This…

Are allowed to use a lighter to light Shabbos candles or you can only use a match?

There is a Minhag to drop the match right after lighting the candles. The reason for this custom is because the woman accepts Shabbos as soon as she finishes…

Is one allowed to hire a non Jewish rickshaw driver before Shabbos to pick you up on Shabbos and bring you around?

I am not sure what type of rickshaw you are referring to, but the answer would be same, that it is forbidden even in a place that has a…

Is it Muttar to clap on Shabbos – not during a Nigun, but also not as drumming etc. – rather as an applause after a speech?

An applaud which has no rhythm is permissible, as it is not Derech Shir - musical. Regarding clapping when singing, see here. Sources: ראה שו״ת אז נדברו חלק…

I am planning to buy a new refrigerator. Is a refrigerator with a Shabbos mode, enough to satisfy Shabbos and Yom Tov concerns, or are there other issues to be concerned about?

Please view the following link for a detailed explanation, see here.

Is there a source that says it is ‘dangerous’ to be naked in front of a candle?

Yes. See halacha2go.com #354 regarding changing children in front of Shabbos candles. Sources: פסחים קיב, ב. באה״ט או״ח ערה י. דרישה שם א. א״ר שם יד. תוספת שבת…

I seem to remember that the Alter Rebbe writes that if a Yid does a Melacha and has a particular purpose in mind and another Yid wants to have Hanoah from the Melacha in a different manner that it is okay? A hypothetical example: If someone comes into my kitchen and puts on the stove to warm up food, can I use the fire on the stove to warm myself up if I am cold?

There is no such Halacha in Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch. You might be confusing this with something similar; There is a Halacha that one may ask a non-Jew to…

Can/Should I cut my nails on Rosh Chodesh which falls on Erev Shabbos?

If the nails are large and need to be cut, they should be cut regardless. Otherwise, if one cuts the nails every single Erev Shabbos, they may be lenient…

Can My Mother Bring It For Me On Shabbos?

Question: I asked my sister for a laptop. She offered to send it with my mother who would be returning back from her on Shabbos day. (My mother is…

What is our custom regarding the placement of the Shabbos candles

The implication of the Alter Rebbe is to put them on the table, but I saw that the Arizal (referenced in the Ketzos Hashulchan) recommends not putting them directly…

Can someone play music/Niggunim before Shabbos for on Shabbos? And for a baby to fall asleep? What about a noise machine?

Music should not be left on before Shabbos playing over Shabbos. Regarding noise machine, See here.

Are all watches permissible to be worn on Shabbos? Are they Muktzeh?

Watches are not Muktzah unless you need to press a button to see the time. Non-working watch: According to many opinions, if the watch is not working it is…

Is there any way I can avoid Boirer and put my laundry on Shabbos in its specified location of the divided hamper (dark, color, whites), for example by spreading out the laundry and putting one item at a time? Or do I have to wait for after Shabbos to put it in the proper division?

Organizing the laundry was on Shabbos is not only an issue of borer, but also an issue of ממצוא חפצך, doing something on Shabbos to prepare for a Melacha…

If my house keys are in my coat pocket with a tile key finder attached to it, does it make my coat Muktza for Shabbos?

Can I move it out on Shabbos (it may be affecting the tracking as I move it)? Answer: Your coat is not Muktzeh, and the key-chain may be…

May one use Astroglide water-based liquid on Shabbos?

Question: May one use Astroglide water-based liquid (personal lubricant) on Shabbos - not only to pour it on but also to smear it around? It is not a gel,…