Yes. Sources: שוע"ר שי, יד. #2154 (2)
Yes. Sources: שוע"ר שי, יד. #2154 (2)
L'chatchila a woman should Daven Mincha before lighting Shabbos candles. If she didn't, and she doesn’t have enough time, she should have in mind when lighting Shabbos candles not…
Answer: It means the first and second Aliya, as is clearly implied in the original source and in Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe. Question 2: Sorry, but the…
Question: There have been package thefts in my building. On Shabbos may I kick a package through the doorway and into the apartment? There is an Eiruv Chatzeros in…
Yes. Sources: יל״ע מצד הגדול, אם הלבשת התינוק היא בגדר גרמא ע״ד סוף חמה לבא, או שהוא בגדר כח כחו, וגם שהההפרשה עדיין אינה בעולם (אף שנמצאת במעי…
In Shulchan Aruch it says that one may not drum, clap, or dance on Shabbos in a musical context. (It is actually a Mishna in Mesechta Baiya Perek 5…
The hotel can't send someone around to collect the luggage, but they will give us a room to place it in. Are we allowed to put our Muktzeh items…
Money (coins/bills) make the Talis bag Muktzeh. If you want to move the bag, you need to shake the bag so the money will drop out. After the money…
It is forbidden to eat or drink anything between washing the hands and eating the Challah. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז סימן רעא סעיף כג. קצות השלחן סימן עט סעיף…
You should schedule to be back an hour before candle-lighting time. If necessary, you may schedule to be back 40 minutes before candle lighting time. It is recommended to…
If you turn off the hot water system completely, so it’s not operational over Shabbos, you may use the cold water. It is worthwhile to test it before Shabbos.
Question: Is it permissible to make tea and coffee in a Keli Shlishi using instant coffee or tea bags, or is this considered coloring the water? Answer: Almost…
It is permitted to carry in a hospital on Shabbos. Sources: ראה שו״ת מהרש״ם ו, יז ע״פ ב״י סשפ״ב ד״ה ומ״ש ואם יש (וראה שו״ע אדה״ז שע, ב במוסגר):…
Is there a Halachic way to get paid to run a kids program in a Shul on Shabbos? Can I charge for tutoring done on Shabbos? One may…
Firstly, instant soups contain in them many different ingredients, and although some of them were pre-cooked, some other added ingredients might not be pre-cooked. It is hard to state…
Peeled eggs left overnight (even covered) may not be eaten, even when in a covered and closed box. This applies on Shabbos as well. If the eggs were left…
Questions: There are several aspects to this question: 1. Does it make a difference if they are lit on the Shabbos table, or on a table on the side…
I should point out that there are many opinions amongst Chabad Rabbonim on this matter. Some say that an adult may not eat foods that have a picture on…
If it is possible to open the package without ripping the letters then one may attempt to do so even if there is a chance that he may accidentally…
One may Tovel in a river on Shabbos if it's for the purpose of Mikvah. However, one should be careful: Not to swim. Tovel only within 4 Amos to…
