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  • shiluach haken, tzar baalei chaim, יו"ד רצב

How to perform the Mitzvah of שילוח הקן

  The Halachos of the Mitzvah of Shiluach Haken  Lately, many people seek out the opportunity of performing the mitzvah of shiluach haken (sending the mother bird away before taking the chicks…

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Traveling in boat/car while Nida

  Question: Can a couple travel on a boat, if that is the only way to leave where they are (like on an island for example) when wife is Nida?…

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When is Siyum HaKadish?

  Question: BH dear Rabbi, my father passed on the first day of Rosh Chodesh Iyar this year - the 30th of Nissan. As Adar only has 29 days, would…

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Were there pigs in Noah’s ark as illustrated in this children’s book?

  Yes.   Sources: ראה אלפא ביתא דבן סירא שמשער זנב החזיר תפר נח לעכבר. וראה אמרי נועם נח ז, ח. ולהעיר מתנחומא יג. והבדותא שנוצר אחרי המבול - מקורו…

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What is the Halocho and Hashkofo in regards to buying lottery tickets?

  Halacha: Permitted according to most poskim. The Rebbe told some people to buy lottery tickets. See also this video. I also heard from someone that the Frierdiker Rebbe would…

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  • 7 Mitzvos Bnei Noach, Infertility, insurance, IVF

Can a non-Jew utilize “donated embryos” from other people for IVF transfers?

  Dear Rabbi Braun, as we previously discussed, I am working on a bill that would mandate insurance to cover infertility treatment.   Question: Mitzad Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach, is…

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האם כדור הארץ מסתובב סביב עצמו או לא?

  שאלה: מהי הדרך המסורתית בנוגע להסביר לתשב"ר האם כדור הארץ מסתובב סביב עצמו או לא? דּוֹר הֹלֵךְ וְדוֹר בָּא וְהָאָרֶץ לְעוֹלָם עֹמָדֶת - האם לפסוק הזה יש שייכות לנושא?…

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Can I deny that I am Jewish for my protection?

  Question: The other night in Crown Heights an Israeli man was stabbed with a screwdriver after answering "yes" to the question of if he is Jewish. I know that…

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  • Infertility, zera levatalah

סי’ כט’יב: הפריה חוץ גופית כשאי אפשר באופן אחר אם מותר ביד

  לכבוד ידידנו הרב הגאון וכו׳ שליט״א בשאלתו במי שהגיע לביה״ר לטיפול הפרי׳ חוץ גופית, וניסו לעשות הוצאת הזרע באופן דהקל קל. ולא הצליחו כלל. והנהלת ביה״ר אמרו לו שילך…

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Relations after Restroom

  Question: I forgot about not having relations after leaving the bathroom for 12 minutes. Is there a problem of after the fact? Does המשמש... הוין בנים נכפים apply today?…

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I Don’t Know. Not Sure.

  Question: Growing up I was always told that if someone asks a question that I don't want to answer, responding "I don't know" is not considered a lie. I'm…

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Using the Right Door

  Question: If a building has two doors, and one has no preference which one to use, should he specifically use the door which is on the right?   Answer:…

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We are visiting Israel, we wanted to know which archaeological sifting is allowed

  Question: There is a group called Temple Mount Sifting Project, they say they sift through soil from the temple mount... Is this a problem to be involved with?  …

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  • cutting nails, או"ח רס

Can one cut their nails on Sunday?

  Nail Cutting Homepage - When & How   Question: I've heard that it's better not to cut one's nails on Sunday (because it's not so respectful to Shabbos that…

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  • archway, top third, יו"ד רפז

How to measure the top third of an archway for Mezuzah placement?

  Question: How do I measure the proper place to affix the Mezuzah by such a entry; a third from the top of the circle or from where it goes…

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  • gay, intimacy

Confused by this thought

  Question: If a couple is unable to conceive a child they are still permitted to have relations for pleasure and to bond and strengthen their marriage. That would mean…

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  • author, books

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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  • bathroom, Coin from the Rebbe

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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