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Can I read a Book written by a Kofer?

  Question: My friend suggested me to read a book on relationships, looking up the author online I see that he also wrote books on oso haish. May I read…

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  • Machshavos Zaros

I struggle with intrusive negative thoughts…

  Question: Hi Rabbi Braun, As Yidden, especially Chassidim, we believe in the power of thought (tracht gut etc.), a good thought can go a long way. I struggle with…

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Q&A @ Rebbe Coin Necklaces in the Bathroom

  Q: Is it permitted to enter a bathroom while wearing a necklace or bracelet that has the Rebbe's dime on it? A: It should be covered when entering the…

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Is there a problem for a Lubavitcher Chossid with reading the Kuzari?

  It depends for who, why and when.   Sources: ראה סה״ש קיץ ת״ש ע׳ 41. רשימת היומן י״ט וכ׳ כסלו רצ״ג ריגא - ע׳ שכא. (אלא שאין הכרח שהכוונה…

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  • Birchas Kohanim, Uncategorized, Yahrtzeit
  • Aliya of Kohen, Birchas Kohanim, haftorah, musaf, Shabbos before Yahrtzait, Shabbos Davening

Should the one who reads Hafotrah be Chazzen for Musaf on the Shabbos before a Yahrzeit?

  Question: Is there a Minhag that he who reads Hafotrah should lead Musaf on the Shabbos before a Yahrzeit? What about any other Shabbos, is there such a minhag?…

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Is there any issue of a married couple sleeping in other people’s bedroom beds?

  Question: A family went away for Shabbos. They offered us to stay in their house for this Shabbos. We would use their beds to sleep. It this Okay?  …

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Is it permitted to borrow a black hat for Davening without permission; does it go under the category of a mitzvah?

  Yes, if the assumption is that people wouldn’t mind. My assumption is that nowadays most people would mind. When permitted, see conditions here: https://asktherav.com/article-248-using-anothers-tefilin/ And here: https://asktherav.com/article-617-the-tale-of-the-switched-tallis/ See also…

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A cat ate some of the food from a bowl. Am I required to discard the rest of the food?

  That piece shouldn’t be eaten.   Sources: הוריות יג, ב. ונחלקו אם הוא כל החתיכה או רק בחלק שנשך - ראה לקט יושר יו״ד ע׳ 6. יוסף אומץ יוזפא…

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Is there an Inyan to pay for a Mitzvah?

  What if I get something for free, like an Esrog or oil for Chanukah, can I not use it? Am I not allowed to listen to a Shiur unless…

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Can I share a secret someone told me with my spouse?

  Question: If someone tells you a secret (suppose they’re getting engaged or they’re pregnant…) and asks you not to share with anyone. Is it still ok to tell your…

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  • passuk, tanach

קול המון כקול ש-די

  שאלה: שמעתי הקלטה של הרב ובו מזכיר פסוק ״קול המון כקול ש-די״. והנני בזה להודיע שכבוד הרב המציא פסוק, שלא קיים כפשוט. ומקורו באימרה לטינית.   מענה: ת״ל שאינני…

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Can I watch a nice message from a reform/conservative rabbi filmed in his sanctuary?

  Questions: I was recently sent via WhatsApp a speech from a conservative rabbi speaking favorably about Chabad that was filmed in his sanctuary.. Is it mutar to listen to…

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  • cemetery, Food in bathroom, ohel, יו"ד שסח

Eating Food That Entered The Cemetery

  Question: If someone had apples in a Ziploc bag and went into the Ohel with them, may the apples be eaten?   Answer: There is no restriction against bringing…

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If a Jew rents a house which has a wreath on the front door and Xmas lights on the roof… What is he obligated to do?

  Question: If a frum Jew with a beard rents a house for a fixed time (6 months) and the house has a wreath on the front door and Xmas…

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  • Haeitz, או"ח ר, סדר ברכת הנהנין פרק ו

What Bracha do I say on cranberries?

  Ha'eitz.   Sources: ראה שו''ע או''ח סי' ר''ג ובמג''א שם ס''ק א', ובאדה''ז שם, ובסדר ברה''נ פרק ו', לאפוקי מהסוברים שברכתו האדמה ע''פ החיי אדם כלל נ''א והמשנ''ב סי'…

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1. Is sending someone a Bracha as a WhatsApp message the same as giving it in person? 2. What’s the Inyan of placing ones hands over someone’s head when giving them a Bracha?

  If so, should the person say/respond with amen?   Answers: 1. A bracha can be given in writing or verbally. Each one has its own special power. One should…

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  • Proper Dress for Davening, או"ח עו

How careful should one be about Davening with droplets of urine on his clothing?

  Question: If one should be careful to not have urine on his clothing in order to learn Torah and make brachos, etc., how careful does one have to be…

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Is there an Inyan to say דער בעל שם טוב האט געזאגט when driving past/seeing water?

  Question: Is it only a specific body of water? What would be the geder? Or is it really only a water-carrier? And what exactly should be said?   Answer:…

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  • lifnei iver, organ donation

May I work as a software developer for a company supporting organ donation?

  The company matches donor organs to recipients etc.   Answer: Yes you may.   Sources: בהקדם, שאינו אפילו מושיט בחד עברי דנהרא, שבכל הדוגמאות מעביר חפץ וכדומה, וכאן רק…

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  • kazayis, shiurim, או"ח תפו

הדרך הנכון לשער כזית פת

  שאלה: בשיעורי תורה (סימן ג', ס"ח) מכריע הגרא"ח נאה שיש לדחוס את הלחם על מנת לשער כזית, והוא מגיע שהמשקל הסגולי של הלחם (כשהוא דחוס), שווה לזה של המים,…

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