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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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? …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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,…
