Question: Lekavod Harav, I'm not sure if you remember all the details of my story, but a quick summary: I was adopted at birth by a Jewish family and…
Question: Lekavod Harav, I'm not sure if you remember all the details of my story, but a quick summary: I was adopted at birth by a Jewish family and…
Question: For example, if multiple people have access say to a Chabad House or office, but there is a male alone inside with a female, even though anyone can…
Question: My nephew is coming to stay by us for Shabbos. My husband isn't always around. I have a 2 1/2 son and a 9-month-old boy. What should be…
There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic which should be the case at this time of the evening. See here:…
Only if can be viewed by the street or if people occasionally walk in without permission. Also, only in hours when there is traffic in the streets. Sources:…
A man may not be with even two women as this is yichud. According to many poskim, this applies even to more than two women. This is the accepted…
Question: I have 2 basement apartments to rent. You come into a square hall. On the right is the door for one apartment, on the left is the door…
Question: I'm thinking of becoming an HHA (home health aide) I was wondering if there's a problem for a female to be taking care of a male? And if…
Question: Here are the conditions:The house is owned by an older couple who are vacationing out of town. Around five of their adult children (who all live in Crown…
שאלה: אנחנו זוג צעיר עם שני ילדים, הגדולה בגיל שלוש. אשתי כל היום נמצאת בבית עם הילד, ואני רוב היום נמצא מחוץ לבית [אבל עובד קרוב מאוד, פחות מ-5…
Renting together is not allowed, even for a short amount of time, as this is considered permanently dwelling with your sister. However you may visit her temporarily (e.g. coming…
It is always preferable to visit a doctor of the same gender (if that doctor is equally experienced etc.) A visit to a doctor of the opposite gender is…
A man over 13 years old may not babysit a girl over 3 years old. One should not rely on the leniency mentioned by Reb Moishe. This is against…
There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic. See link: https://asktherav.com/what-are-the-halachos-of-yichud-when-using-uber-or-uber-pool/ #6721
Question: I'm adopted since young age, and now I'm a teenager. At this point it's just "my parents" and me home and very often it'll be me and my…
ביום - צריך שני אנשים. ורק אנשים כשרים מועילים. לדעת אדמו״ר הצמח צדק אינו מספיק חזקת כשרות הרגילה וצריך להיות ידיעה שמוחזקים בכשרות כמו תלמידי חכמים. בלילה - בזמן…
They may not be there when your husband is there. מקורות: יחוד עם שתי נשים אסור מדרבנן. ובפרט בלילה. ואשתו עמו לרוה״פ מהני רק כשנמצאת אתו בבית. ואף…
The children don’t qualify as Shomrim. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-356-can-a-child-be-a-shomer-for-yichud/ There however are several potential solutions. See the references below for all the relevant details. * If he brings another…
When it is common for people to enter the elevator at any floor (for example, during the day and beginning of night), there is no problem of Yichud according…
I am an older Bachur. Is it permissible for me to live alone in the same home (separate bedroom) as my grandmother? There are relatives who live separately in…
