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. …
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. …
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…
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,…
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…
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…
מה הוא שיעור פיאות כשלוקחים תספורת, במספרים כמו בארצות הברית?
ראה כאן לתשובה. #2741
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…
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.…
