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…
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…
One may not ask a non-Jew to heat up water on Shabbos. However, if you have no hot water for the baby bottle or if needed for baby food,…
נעשא. מ''מ פשוט. וכ״כ במלואת אבן יד, א. מנחת אהרן גורדון ע׳ 12.
1. You should say before Motzai Shabbos. 2. One may carry in a hotel, though some are Machmir. See here. Sources: בנוגע המתנה למוצאי שבת, הנה ברמ"א או"ח…
אין בזה שום חשש. טעמים ומקורות: שניכר שבא מאדם - ראה דרכ״ת סו, סח. כה״ח מז. וכ״מ בש״ך טז. וראה שטמ״ק כריתות כא, ב בהשמטות. וכן מוכח…
If his allergy is to the potassium dichromate in the Retzuos, as is most likely, he should obtain chrome free Tefillin straps. There are Retzuos made with a vegetable…
There are two Halachic issues with making instant oatmeal on Shabbos: 1. Bishul: Since the oatmeal was never cooked before, even if it was already baked, one is still not…
1. Yes. Indeed, this is the common custom. However, some are particular to use an item which is three by three Etzbaos wide. 2. See here towards the end.
Gedolei Yisroel from time immemorial have Davened at Kivrei Tzadikim. While some have understood this practice as Davening to Hashem but at the location of the Kever, there are…
Lechatchilah one may Daven Shemone Esrei from Netz Hachamah. However, one should not make a Brochoh on Tallis and Tefilin until after Misheyakir. In this situation, follow this procedure (assuming…
This is a Shmuah in the name of the Rebbe Rayatz, although there is strong support for this in earlier sources. It is unlikely that this would apply to…
I know that we don’t cut our nails on Thursday. Answer: If there is a need or if it is for a Mitzvah, you may do it on…
This is quite a serious issue, regardless of the venue. Anything which can be interpreted in any way as a tacit approval of the movement or temple is unacceptable.…