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  • Chanukas Habayis, Shehecheyanu

When is the last time to make a Chanuka Habayis. Can one do it a year after move-in date?

  Q. When is the last time to make a Chanuka Habayis. Can one do it a year after move-in date? A. If it has not been done yet it should…

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Quick Useful Pesach Links

    Mechiras Chometz - Sale Form The Hows and Whys of Selling Chometz Pesach Guides Chumros on Pesach (Q&As with Rabbi Braun): Part I | Part II Mistakes in…

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  • cutting nails

Since finger/toe nails only cause damage when its in its original place, is there a point in getting rid of them (burning…), if you can just move them from their original place?

  You should still get rid of them. Moving them won’t necessarily help, see below in the references. However if mistakenly a nail fell and you can’t find it you…

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  • check, signature

Someone gave me a check but forgot to sign it. Am I allowed to sign it for him without asking him?

  - I'm understanding that he forgot by mistake because he gave out 50 checks and only mine wasn't signed.   Answer: No. This is also illegal.   ראה וישמע…

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  • Nashim Zekeinos, מנהג נשים

Is there a Jewish source for not stepping/walking/jumping over someone?

  The Gemarah in various places teaches us that it is not proper to step/jump over another Jew in order to get to one’s place, as it is considered treating…

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  • Davening, Shemoneh Esrei, Tehillim, Uncategorized
  • mistakes in davening, או"ח סו

How to correct yourself when saying Hashem’s name in middle of Shemoneh Esrei?

  Question: When one says Hashem’s name by mistake during Tehillim or davening (specifically by Shemoneh Esrei), does one say ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו לעולם ועד right then or after…

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  • chumra d’asi lidei kula, Chumros

When a Stringency Leads to a Leniency

  Question: I recently read in shaila #4427 'As in any other stringency, one should consider first if this stringency suits them, whether it won’t cause other leniencies, etc.' I am unable…

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Fasts for sins mentioned in Iggeres Hateshuva

  Question: Regarding the topic of fasting a certain number of fasts for every sin, as mentioned in Iggeres Hateshuva - Do we still hold by this as a practical…

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  • Aron Kodesh, play, production

Is it OK to use a portable (empty) Aron Kodesh as a prop in a Torah educational production (at a different location than the shul)?

  Yes.   Sources: ככל שאר תשמישי קדושה שנהגו בהם כך. ועכצ״ל שלב בי״ד מתנה כיון שמעיקרא נהגו כך. וגם מראה אי״ב משום מעילה. ודמיא להיכל שלתוכו עשוי - ראה…

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I have a door that leads to a back staircase which I do not want to use for various reasons, do I need to put a mezuza there?

  Yes.   Is there something that could be done to make it patur from a mezuza?  If it's sealed and the seal needs to be broken to reopen it…

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Bal Tashchis Question

  Question: I have a cart full of stuff that I don't need, yet may be useful to other people. However it is difficult to get the word out, I…

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  • intimacy, nittel nacht

Is intimacy permitted on Nittel night?

  It should be deferred to a different night. If it is Mikva night, one should wait till after midnight.   Sources: בכ״מ הובא שאשה שאירע ליל טבילתה בליל נאדא״ל…

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The Laws and Customs for Nittel Nacht 5782

  English | Hebrew – לה”ק    

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  • seudas hodaah

How should I thank Hashem that my daughter is safe?

  Question: I would like to thank Hashem that my daughter is safe, as she was under water for some seconds. What’s the best to do - sponsor a kiddush,…

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  • Covid-19, דינא דמלכותא

Is one halachically obligated to follow the new mask mandate in NYS?

  Question: The governor of New York just released a new mask mandate. The rule is that businesses and venues (which presumably includes shuls) must implement a mask requirement or…

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  • segulah

Is there an Inyan in lead pouring, and can it work remotely?

  There is such a tradition to melt lead into water as a remedy for an Ayin Hara, however, there is no known Jewish source as to where it originates. In the…

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How to treat books of an author who was accused of misbehavior

  Question: There were recently accusations regarding a specific author of children’s books that he acted inappropriately. I saw different statements going around about how to treat his books. I…

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  • forgiveness, teshuva

How does one do Teshuva for sins committed against man?

  Q. How does one do Teshuva for sins committed against man? A. Teshuva is returning to the way Hashem has set out for us in His Torah. When an…

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  • Covid-19, Mistakes, Rabbonim

Can Rabbonim Make Mistakes?

  Question: Many people feel that well-meaning Rabonim who get advice from well-meaning doctors are getting incorrect information with regards to the safety of the Covid vaccines. Is it possible…

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  • teffilas haderech, travel, או"ח קי

Tefilas Haderech twice in one trip

  Question: I flew from NY to California this morning and said Tefilas Haderech with “vesachazireinu leshalom”. Now that I’m heading back on the same day but after Shkiah (my…

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