To the best of my knowledge, there is no Torah source about this matter. It stems either from superstition, or the fact that some people think the first and…
To the best of my knowledge, there is no Torah source about this matter. It stems either from superstition, or the fact that some people think the first and…
G-d does love you, and he will always love you. G-d chose every single Jew to be part of his nation. He chose both our souls and our physical…
Hatovas Chalom instructions are found in the “old” Siddur Tehillas Hashem (page 377). It should be in the presence of three men. Many opinions say in front of three women is also…
1. Does this Minhag have a Chiyuv or even a source in Halacha, like לא תשלחנו חינם or is it just a type of gratitude? 2. Does it apply to…
As long as it is not permanent, or for a very long time, it is fine. Sources: See Minchas Chinuch Mitzvah 253. Nishmas Avraham Y.D. 180. …
One may read a Pasuk and translate in the middle of the Pasuk, and then continue reading to finish the Pasuk. אף שאסור להפסיק באמצע כל פסוק, כי…
Lesbian sexual relations are forbidden, at the very least Rabbinically. [1] The discussion is in Yevamos 76a. This is also an explicit ruling in the Shulchan Aruch (Even Haezer…
You should daven Maariv only once, and then Daven Shacharis after it becomes light, by which time it is Wednesday morning (due to crossing the Dateline). Explanation: The…
"One who causes the community to be meritorious, no sin will come by his hand". What is the meaning of this? — The merit of Zikui HaRabim will help…
A Rov is someone who answers halachic queries. A Mashpia, AKA Aseh Lecha Rav, answers queries in Avodas Hashem, and assesses your spiritual standing in a regular basis. …
Question: My main reason in sending this Email to you is because the gap between the Klal and the leadership is growing to a point that many people (including…
The matter depends. In general recreational drugs are against Halacha, as we find that the Poskim forbade taking substances like marijuana for a range of reasons (see below), including…
One should not sleep during the day longer than what is called Sheinas Ha’Sus, the duration of time that a horse sleeps. Daytime is for learning Torah, not for…
There are various reasons a person would undergo genetic testing. For those suffering from certain conditions—both children and adults—the presence of chromosomal mutations may reveal a diagnosis (or prognosis)…
There are no specific customs that I am familiar of. It’s interesting to note that R’ Yochanan after losing his ten sons carried with him as a memorial the…
Answer: It is not considered carrying as it’s subordinate to the garment. See Halachic Article #104.
As a general rule, it is unacceptable to teach in such a school, regardless of where it is situated, unless the school is absolutely independent from the conservative temple,…
Question Continued: The definition of bacon according to Wikipedia is: "a type of salt-cured pork. Bacon is prepared from several different cuts of meat, typically from the pork belly…
It is quoted that the Rebbe instructed that while driving from city to city at night one should stop to rest every hour. Sources: ביחידות עם הרב חיים…
Certainly the Mitzvah of rebuking a Jew who does not act proper applies today and is a Mitzvah in the Torah! See the Chinuch Mitzvah 239 for details of…
