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…
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…
Technological development in CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and internet-based applications such as Skype (a video-conferencing program) allow for remote viewing of a food-production factory, a dairy farm, a private…
There are many facets to the Halachah of Yichud. The issue of Yichud comes up every time a person of one gender is in seclusion with someone of the opposite…
A primary condition of Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of male and females) is lack of free access or oversight. Hence, a private home that has pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim (a door that…
Permissible. However, one must ensure not to violate the rules governing the interaction between men and women. This includes ensuring there is no Yichud, physical contact, flirtatious talk or…
No. This is a violation of Yichud. Sources: אשה אחת עם שני אנשים מותר רק בכשרים. ולדעת הצ״צ אה״ע קלט - צ״ל חזקת כשרות מיוחדת - ראה כאן באתר. ואף…
Uber: Almost all of the Halachos of driving a regular car apply to a taxi or Uber, i.e. one may travel when it is lit up and during the time…
There is no prohibition of Yichud when one woman travels with two or more men. At night, or when traveling, three men are required. An independent issue is whether it…
It is during the day hours and the mother can come home at any time, is this considered Yichud? If yes, is there anything that can be done to avoid…
If this is a public building, the Bachur may be on the same floor, since there are others who often come to that floor for pickup, drop-off, or other things.…
