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  • Lo Yilbash, Women
  • gun, shooting

Are girls allowed to go shooting at a shooting range? Or is it a problem of Lo Silbash?

  There’s room to be lenient, if it’s a small pistol, and they don’t wear it, rather they hold it in their hand As for going to a shooting range in…

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  • Havdala, Women, Yom Kippur

Does a woman making Havdalah at home after Yom Kippur make the Bracha on fire?

  Yes.   Sources: וגם את״ל שבברכת הנר דמוצ״ש לא יברכו ואכ״מ -וראה אצלנו כאן: https://asktherav.com/13211-do-women-make-a-bracha-on-the-fire-by-havdalah/ - ברכת הנר דיו״כ שאני שענינו להבדיל בין יו״כ שנאסר אור למוצאי יו״כ. ובל׳…

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  • Talmud Torah, Women
  • *, יו"ד רמו

Is there an issue with women learning Gemara?

  Nowadays it’s usually better for them to learn Gemara. Wherever possible, they should choose a Mesachta which deals with relevant halachos for women.   See also: Derher.org/The Rebbe's View…

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  • Hagomel, Havdala, Women

Havdalah Candle & Hagomel for Women

  Question: Motzei Shabbos my dining room table and chairs went up in flames as a result of a havdala candle that wasn't put out well. B"H I was able…

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  • Tznius, Women
  • hair covering

If a woman removes some hair with a laser, does that area need to be covered?

  Question: In the halochos regarding hair covering, a bald married woman needs to cover her head, meaning the head needs to be covered even though the focus is on…

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  • Geirus, Women
  • ger, Nasi, nissan

Does a Ger say the Nasi? What about women? If yes, is there any change of wording?

  Women and geirim may both say it too. Same wording. ולהעיר מסה״ש תש״נ ח״ב א׳ 393 הע׳ 7.   #20224

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  • Tznius, Women
  • alcohol

Is there a Halacha about women drinking alcohol in front of men? Does it make a difference if they are single or married?

  Women or single girls should not drink alcohol in front of other men, as it is a violation of tznius. Tasting Kiddush is not included. Regarding a married woman, there are…

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  • Mechitzah, Women
  • ohel

Do women also lift up their hands when saying the Maneh Lashon? Also, maybe there should be a Mechitza at the Ohel?

  Men shouldn’t either. The phrase in the Maane Lashon וישא עיניו אל כפים אל א-ל בשמים is from the passuk in Eicha 3:41, which refers to prayer in general. There…

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  • Davening, Women
  • karbanos, modeh ani

Are women supposed to say Hareini Mekabel or switch the wording to Mekabeles?

  Women should say hareini mekabel as it says in the siddur.   Sources: בשו"ע הקצר פי"ט אות ז' כ׳ לומר הריני מקבלת (מדעת עצמו). ולהעיר מדוגמתו, מהמענה בנוגע שינוי…

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  • Kiddush, Shabbos, Women

Women Eating Before Kiddush on Shabbos

  Question: Concerning women who do not daven Shacharis on Shabbos morning (at least officially) - until what time may such women eat before kiddush? If her husband will make…

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  • Birchos Hashachar, Sleep, Women
  • gartel, pajamas, Preparation for Davening

Is one allowed to say Birchos Ha’Shachar in the same clothes that he slept in? Can a woman Daven while wearing pajamas?

  A man or woman may do so, as long as they are dressed in a manner of tznius. Nonetheless, many chasidim are particular to wear a gartel. If the clothes…

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  • Davening, Women
  • Covid-19

Full Davening or Chitas?

  Question: Before Corona when my kids weren't home I would try my best to daven and say Chitas every day. Now with my kids home and less time available,…

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  • Sefer Torah, Women
  • Niddah

Women and Girls Kissing a Sefer Torah

  Question: What are the exact halachos of a woman or girl who is a niddah in regards to kissing a Sefer Torah or looking at an open scroll? Is…

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  • Havdala, Kiddush, Women
  • nursing

Can a nursing mother drink before Kiddush or Havdalah?

  Night time Kiddush: One may not drink even water before kiddush. When lighting candles, a woman may stipulate not to accept Shabbos till sunset, to be able to drink…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Women
  • Erev Rosh Hashanah, Niddah, ohel

May a woman who is Nidah go to the Ohel on Erev Rosh Hashanah?

  Question: I'm generally careful not to go to the Ohel when I'm on my menstrual cycle. (I'm a single girl). I would like to go on Erev Rosh Hashanah,…

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  • Selichos, Women

Are women required to recite Selichos?

  No, they are not obligated. For the first day of Selichos, many have the custom to go and recite it. If said without a Minyan, the Yud Gimmel Midos…

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  • Krias Shema Al Hamita, Women
  • תיקון חצות

Should a woman say the Yehi Ratzon and Ribon HaOlamim in Krias Shema Al Hamitah?

  Women do not say the Yehi Ratzon for they are not obligated in the Mitzvos (Krias Shma, Tzitzis and Tefilin) mentioned in these paragraphs. However, they should say the Ribon…

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  • chitas

Can a few women split the daily Chitas between themselves?

  Question: Is it ok and considered fulfilled to split chitas of the day with more than one person. I so badly want to fulfill the Rebbes Hora'ah especially with…

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  • Tefillin, Women

Can a Jewish or (lehavdil) a non Jewish female put Tefillin on a disabled men?

  Yes if there is no one else available. One should preferably use a Jewish woman.   ראה שו"ת צי"א יג, ז. שבט הלוי א,ח. וראה גם לקו"ש ח"ט ע'…

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  • Tznius, Women
  • performing in public

Can a woman play an instrument in public?

  Question: A lady who recently became observant used to play a musical instrument and give concerts in front of a general, mixed audience. Is it OK to continue doing…

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