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May a mourner during Shiva take a shower before Shabbos L’kovod Shabbos?

It's just like all other days of mourning. One may not wash in hot water but one may wash their hands, face, and feet in cold water. Alternatively, one…

האם למנהג חב”ד אכן נמנעים מלהשתמש בשעון שבת, לדוגמא בשביל מזגן או פלטה שלוקחים הרבה חשמל וכו’. במילים אחרות, האם יש מקום למנוע לעשות זאת?

מעיקר הדין - מזגן מותר. בפלטה - מותר להשתמש בשעון שבת רק להפסיק פעולתו אבל לא אם השעון שבת מפעיל את הפלטה בשבת, וכל שכן שאסור להניח אוכל לח…

האם נכון שנשים גם למנהג חב”ד יכולות ללבוש שעון יד בשבת?

הענין אינו קשור למנהג חב״ד בצורה ספציפית. אכן, אדמו״ר הזקן פוסק שאין למחות בנשים שלנו היוצאות בכל מיני תכשיטים. וכל זה לענין להזהיר למחות בנשים. אבל כל אדם יש…

Can one whistle on Shabbos?

Yes. Sources: ראה שלטי הגבורים בעירובין דף ל"ה ע"ב מדפי הרי"ף אות ב', שו"ע סי' של"ח סעי' א' ברמ"א, מג"א שם ס"ק ב' ובמחצית השקל שם, אלי' רבא…

How must a Shabbos key belt be worn? Must one wear it on top of sweater, jacket or blouse, or can it be hidden underneath and worn at the waist.

A shabbos key belt may be worn in any place that one sometimes wears a belt. So for men since they wear a Bendel underneath their shirt, it is…

Can I say Tehillim on Friday night and Yom Tov?

The Arizal taught that Mikra (which includes Tehillim) should not be read at night. See here: Article #498: May I say Tehillim at night? There is no clarity about…

When a man lights Shabbos candles in the proper time (18 min. before Shekiah), and stipulates he doesn’t wish to accept Shabbos right away so he can perform some Melachos afterwards, is he obligated to accept Shabbos within 10 min. of the lighting?

Yes. Sources: ראה סימן רסג סעיף ד ואדה"ז סעיפים ו-ז. ובפי׳ מיד - קו"א ס"ק ב. וכנראה הכניסו אדה״ז במוסגר כיון דמספקא לי׳ או שהוא חידוש מד״ע. וראה תהלה…

Can I use a Whipped Cream Dispenser on Yom Tov?

Link to product. Please see Halacha2go.com #484. #4303

Where I live there is only one Minyan that takes Shabbos in early every week…

Question: I live out of town and there is only one Ashkenaz Minyan that takes Shabbos in early at 7PM every week. At times, both Mincha and Maariv are…

If I Daven after Chatzos on a regular Friday, do I say Tachnun?

1. One may not daven after Chatzos. 2. Tachanun isn’t recited Friday after Chatzos. #4261

Lighting Shabbos Candles When Wife Isn’t Home For Shabbos

Question: My wife will be away for Shabbos and light candles where she is. I will be eating at home together with my children. Is the candle that my…

There is someone in my Shule who sometimes on his own adjusts the heat or put on the air conditioner etc. on Shabbos. Does that create a problem of having Hana’ah for the rest of us in the Shule? I can say that usually, most people are comfortable the way things are, but, perhaps sometimes it does enhance the Shule.

The individual must be told that this is forbidden to do. If he does do it, one need not leave the Shule. However, one should not stay in the…

Is it a problem to open the flaps of diapers on Shabbos because they are stuck together?

The concerns of opening a diaper for the first time on Shabbos touch on either the Melachas of מכה בפטיש or קורע or תופר, therefore by opening the diaper…

Do I need to dissolve my dish soap before Shabbos or is it already watery enough to use?

Only liquid soap is permitted to use on Shabbos. Some are stringent even with liquid soap to dilute and add water before Shabbos. If it’s so watery that it…

Should one pour the wine over the Havdala candle to extinguish it, or should he first pour the wine into the plate and then dip the candle in the wine to extinguish it?

From the לשון of the Alter Rebbe it appears that the wine should be poured on the table or on the plate and then one should put out the…

Do the wicks of the Havdala candle need to be touching or is it enough that the two wicks are in one candle?

Both are fine but it's preferable that the wicks be touching, see the טעמים ומקורות below. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו״ע אדה"ז ס' רצ"ח ס"ד שאם הנר קלוע אין צורך שהשלהבת של…

I would like to buy this doorbell. Its a doorbell and a security video camera. It records and saves in a cloud. Is there anything I need to know for Shabbos?

Link for doorbell The Ring doorbell unit is activated in three ways: By a visitor ringing the bell. By the owner accessing live view. By enabling the motion detector…

Is it an obligation or a Minhag Chassidim to have a second covering over ones head while making a Bracha or saying Hashem’s name? (like during Shnayim Mikra or Chumash etc.)

During Davening and Birchas HaMazon one should wear a double covering, specifically a hat on top of the Yarmulke. It is the Minhag of some Ba'alei Nefesh to wear…

Is a travel agent agent allowed to book a flight for a Jew to fly on Shabbos, assuming that the person would be able to purchase the ticket on his own?

It is forbidden to sell a flight ticket to a Jew that will be flying directly on Shabbos, for both the reasons of "helping one do a sin" and…

Is ripping toilet paper, not on the lines, permissible on Shabbos? If yes, why is it not under the Melacha of Korea?

Answer: One is not allowed to tear paper towels on shabbos, even not on the perforated line. Regarding toilet paper, where no other other choice exists, one may rip…