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Are we still obligated to rebuke another Jew nowadays? Is there a difference between different types of Aveiros? What if someone sees their non-Jewish boss doing something wrong, should he say something if there is potential he might loose a promotion?

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…

Can one ask the cleaning lady on Shabbos to fill up the hot water samovar? And if it Is not permissible, are there any lenience’s to still use it for baby formula?

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,…

How is the name Nesha spelled on a Ksuba?

נעשא. מ''מ פשוט. וכ״כ במלואת אבן יד, א. מנחת אהרן גורדון ע׳ 12.

I am scheduled, to leave Israel this Thursday night and arrive in New York Friday morning 1. Should I say Lechatchila Kiddush Levana in Israel or wait till Motzei Shabbos (Shabbos being Yud Alef)? 2. Is it permitted to carry a key on Shabbos in the hotel from the reception desk to my room?

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…

הלכתי לרופא שיניים, ובטיפול הוא לוקח מקל מברזל מאוד דק ומעביר אותו בחוזקה בין השיניים הלוך ושוב כדי ליצור רווח בין השיניים, ויוצא דם קצת מהחניכיים. לפעמים הוא מוציא את המקל מהפה ושוב מכניס, ועל המקל יש דם, האם מותר לתת לו להכניס את זה שוב לפה ולהעביר את זה בין השיניים?

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…

Someone that is allergic to leather but it is not life threatening, what does he do regarding Tefillin?

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…

מה הוא שיעור פיאות כשלוקחים תספורת, במספרים כמו בארצות הברית?

ראה כאן לתשובה.

Can I make instant oatmeal on Shabbos?

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. Is one allowed to use a Gartel for a Kinyan? 2. Is one allowed to enter a bathroom/Mikvah with a Gartel in one’s pocket?

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.

There are those who would argue that it would be Assur to Daven by Kivrei Tzadikim. How would one answer them from a halachic perspective?

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…

Earliest Time for Talis, Tefilin & Davening

Question: Ideally, what is the earliest time one can do Tallis, Tefilin, Shema and Shacharis - all of these from Misheyakir? Bedieved, for example someone who starts work really…

I have heard that the Minhag is for a Chosson to wear all new clothing by the Chupa. What is the source for this? And does it include his coat and glasses? Additionally, is there an Inyan to have my Tefillin checked before the Chasunah?

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…

Am I allowed to have a manicure on Thursday for an evening event?

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…

בשר בחלב ותערובות

I was asked to come and even invite others to join a musical prayer service hosted by a conservative temple. Can I attend?

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.…

What are the Crown Heights Badatz policies/rulings/guidelines regarding internet usage?

The Crown Heights Badatz has published a letter outlining their policy, available here. Listen also to Timely Messages #35, here: https://asktherav.com/voice-recordings-about-the-corovavirus/ #35: The Positive & Negative Side…

If one’s wife goes to Mikvah, they need to be together that night. But what if something comes up in the middle and they need to stop, at what point would she no longer need to sleep with a knife under her pillow or have one of her husband’s garments with her?

If there was any form of closeness which is forbidden during Niddah days.