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…
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…
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…
This is something that the Poskim discuss regarding young men as well, that struggle with this issue. Ultimately, the mitzva is to satisfy the wife. One should try to…
Question: A family went away for Shabbos. They offered us to stay in their house for this Shabbos. We would use their beds to sleep. It this Okay? …
That piece shouldn’t be eaten. Sources: הוריות יג, ב. ונחלקו אם הוא כל החתיכה או רק בחלק שנשך - ראה לקט יושר יו״ד ע׳ 6. יוסף אומץ יוזפא…
What if I get something for free, like an Esrog or oil for Chanukah, can I not use it? Am I not allowed to listen to a Shiur unless…
Question: If someone tells you a secret (suppose they’re getting engaged or they’re pregnant…) and asks you not to share with anyone. Is it still ok to tell your…
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שאלה: שמעתי הקלטה של הרב ובו מזכיר פסוק ״קול המון כקול ש-די״. והנני בזה להודיע שכבוד הרב המציא פסוק, שלא קיים כפשוט. ומקורו באימרה לטינית. מענה: ת״ל שאינני…
Questions: I was recently sent via WhatsApp a speech from a conservative rabbi speaking favorably about Chabad that was filmed in his sanctuary.. Is it mutar to listen to…
Question: If a frum Jew with a beard rents a house for a fixed time (6 months) and the house has a xmas wreath on the front door and…
If so, should the person say/respond with amen? Answers: 1. A bracha can be given in writing or verbally. Each one has its own special power. One should…
Question: If one should be careful to not have urine on his clothing in order to learn Torah and make brachos, etc., how careful does one have to be…
Question: Is it only a specific body of water? What would be the geder? Or is it really only a water-carrier? And what exactly should be said? Answer:…
The company matches donor organs to recipients etc. Answer: Yes you may. Sources: בהקדם, שאינו אפילו מושיט בחד עברי דנהרא, שבכל הדוגמאות מעביר חפץ וכדומה, וכאן רק…
There is no halachic objection to buying German products. However there’s certainly nothing wrong with people who wish to avoid doing so based on history. Sources: אג״ק באנגלית…
Question: I remember learning somewhere in Gemara that one should not publicize Aveiros bein adam lamakom but one should publicize Aveiros bein adam lachaveiro. Is this halacha lemaaseh? If…
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…
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…
- 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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