Similar Question: Can one make a sukkah by removing T tops and placing a mat on top, into a kosher albeit, temporary sukkah? Both sides of the roof would be…
Similar Question: Can one make a sukkah by removing T tops and placing a mat on top, into a kosher albeit, temporary sukkah? Both sides of the roof would be…
Question: I suffer from dry eyes and almost every day I put in eye drops one to four times to alleviate the dryness. Can I do so on Yom…
היסח הדעת means that you don't have in mind to smell more and then changed your mind. If you do have in mind to smell more, even if it…
Question: If one is Davening Slichos with a Minyan, but is running behind (or he entered the Shul late), and therefore didn't say מחי ומסי with the Minyan, and…
Yes, Selichos is said regularly. As for the Baalei Habris, they too recite Selichos, but skip Vidui (Ashamnu) and Tachanun (Vayomer David). Sources: סליחות כשיש מילה או בעל…
No, since she says shehechyanu. If not, is it ok to light in Shul? No, she may not light in shul. וראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/1425-where-is-the-preferred-place-to-light-shabbos-candles/ #11241
They should be of beeswax, preferably. Sources: ספר השיחות תש״ד ע׳ 7 הע׳ 3. וראה הנסמן בנט״ג יוהכ״פ פכ״א ה ובהע׳ שם. ובאוצר מנהגי חב״ד ע׳ קסו ואילך.…
Yes, a Baal Tokea may rely on a new pair of Tzitzis to fulfill the custom of wearing a new garment by Tekias Shofar on the second day of…
The Rebbe instructed that the chosson leave during that time so that everything can be recited properly. The chosson himself does not say vidui and tachanun. For Slichos on…
Question: Is it better for each of us to do our own chicken by Kaparos, or is it just as good to do one rooster for all the males…
It’s permissible to use gloves, especially as the one doing the kaporos isn’t performing the actual mitzvah of shechita. Still, it’s appropriate to demonstrate our love to the minhag…
Is there a difference between Yom tov and Chol Hamoed due to live music? Answer: You may attend, but not dance, if there is no music. If there…
בקשת סליחה מאדם שנפגע בטעות
שאלה: אמרתי משהו לא יפה לאדם אחד, עמד אדם אחר במקום וחשב שהתכוונתי אליו ונפגע מכך. האם צריך אני לבקש את סליחתו, בשעה שלגמרי לא התכוונתי אליו? מענה:…
Question: I broke into an argument with a friend and we threw insults at each other..., with time we resumed to be on good terms again. Am I still…
If it was used for a mitzvah and is still suitable for mitzvah usage, it should not be used for mundane matters and certainly not for improper usages. One…
Allowed. Sources: הנה בשו״ע או״ח סימן שנ"ז שגזרו שלא לשפוך ברשותו אף כשאינו סמוך מיד לרה"ר (ומה"ת מותר כיון שהוא רק כחו), שמא ידמו שמותר לשפוך מרה"י לרה"ר…
Question: I am a chiyuv. I am usually a chazan on Yom Kippur, but this year my normal shul is closed. I got an offer from a different shul,…
We do not make שהחיינו on an Esrog, especially esrog jam. P.S. Pesticides make it unhealthy to eat Esrogim today. Sources: שאינו ניכר אם הוא משנה זו לפי שדר…
Question: Can one take a box, turn it to its side, and put his plate in while eating in Sukkah while raining? since "floor", "roof" and "walls" of אוהל…
כפרות באשמורת הבוקר: הסיבוב או השחיטה?
שאלה: ע"פ פשטות ההלכה נראה שההקפדה לערוך כפרות באשמורת הבוקר הוא דווקא בנוגע להשחיטה (שלכאורה זהו עיקר ענין של כפרות). האם יש ענין ע"פ הלכה גם לעשות את הסדר…
Question: I ate tonight (Motzaei Yom Kippur) without havdala because I don't fast well and cannot drink anything after a fast or I throw up. I can't drink tea,…
Question: We just bought our first Sukkah without Schach parts like mats or bamboo poles. I was wondering about the usage of Sisal rope can it be used to…
In other words, can I go and cut many Hoshaanos from one branch of a willow? Answer: If the tip is chopped off it is not valid. רמ"א…
Q. If a group of people pledge money together to buy Maftir Yonah and one representative receives the aliya, do all those pledging receive the zechus and segulos of…
Strictly speaking, there is no need to do so, unless there’s a concern it might get ruined otherwise. Still, if they wish to follow the common custom of shaking…
