May one substitute a shower for Negel Vasser in the morning before saying Asher Yotzar?
We are required to wash our hands upon awakening in order to remove forces of impurity that cleave to our bodies during sleep, as well as in order to…
We are required to wash our hands upon awakening in order to remove forces of impurity that cleave to our bodies during sleep, as well as in order to…
There is a disagreement whether fingernails and toenails have the same din which nails to cut first. Sources: בפרישה רמא שאין חילוק. ואף שיש מקום להעמיס בדבריו דקאי…
Yes, generally this is true. Several Poskim have derived this Din from the Ram”a in Choshen Mishpat Siman 155 Sief 39 See for example: מעייני התורה עטייא ח"ב בחלק…
Depending on time allowance: The Bracha on Tefillin, Hareini, Birchas Hatorah (Asher Bochar), Shma and Boruch Shem, V'ohavta, V’hoyo, Vayomer, Sheyiboneh, Ach Tzadikim. See also attached, edited by the…
Yes. The Yortzait candle (whenever possible) may be lit before Barchu, after the time of Tzes Shabbos, and after saying “Baruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh Lechol”. This should not be lit…
האם מותר לאכול תפוח בקליפתו?
שאלה: שמעתי שבדרך כלל מורחים על פרות וירקות חומר שאמור להיות בעייתי לאכילה. שמעתי בעיקר על תפוח השאלה על איזה עוד פירות וירקות ידוע שיש בעי'ה? והאם החומר הזה…
Question: Today is Friday. The last time to say Kiddush Levana this month will be on Motzai Shabbos. It looks like there will not be a Levana then. Can…
Question: Is it permissible to watch a Rebbe video in the morning, while still in bed, after Modeh Ani and Negel Vasser? Would there be a difference between, for…
שאלה: ישנה אישה שמבקשת מאוד ונפשה בשאלתה כי יביאו לה אבן קטנה שהונחה בציון הקדוש. היא רואה זאת כסגולה. האם מותר הדבר? או שהוא נכלל בגדר של איסור הנאה…
Question: I'm contemplating starting a career initiative in partnership with my employer in teaching hacking (penetration testing) in order to give people a direct path to a cybersecurity career…
While it's not the proper thing to be laying down during Torah learning, however, while someone is preparing to sleep it is proper to learn then as well, even…
The day follows the previous night, so you shouldn’t cut hands by night and feet the following day. However, the night after the day is a new beginning. …
Question: What is our minhag on Shabbos Mevarchim which is also erev Rosh Chodesh - do we say by birchas hachodesh "Mochor bayom harishon"? What about when Rosh Chodesh…
Answer: Suntan lotion which is in cream, ointment or thick, slow- pouring oil form, is forbidden to be used on Shabbos, as it may be a violation of the…
A. Yes, but you should not deviate from the accepted custom of the Shul and/or the local custom (local rabbi, etc.). Q. How should the wording be (from…
The money should be divided among all the Yorshim (the sons). Sources: חייב מן הדין משום הודאת בעל דין כמאה עדים דמי, וממילא חייב להחזיר אפי' מדיני אדם.…
One may not cut his/her nails on Rosh Chodesh, but may paint them, etc. There is room to be lenient about filing too. In regards to your specific question,…
Yes. א״א תיז תנינא. וראה עוד בשאלה 9438: https://asktherav.com/9438-is-one-allowed-to-manicure-nails-on-rosh-chodesh/ #14646
Question: A shul that is is on the 2nd floor of a house, but the only sink in the house is in the basement, a descent of more than…
Normally we don’t fast on this day, however, with regards to a chooson and kallah on the wedding day, fasting is required. Sources: מג״א תקעג, א. חיי״א קלב,…
Question Someone I know cut down a fruit tree. Since fruit trees are not supposed to be cut down, but in this case, it was already done, would a…
Also, am I allowed to watch a live stream from Meron? Answer: Yes to both questions. But you shouldn’t dance, listen intently to the music, or participate in…
Question: My hair is super thick and a little too long. It is interfering with my Shaitel sitting correctly and sometimes sticks out from my Tichel. Amswer: Yes,…
Pour the other wine into the Kos shel bracha bit by bit. Each time you pour make sure the kos shel bracha is more than what is added. …
שאלה: לאחרי קידוש, כיון שמתחת להגביע יש לחלוחית הרבה מהיין, הנה לפי שאני מוסר הגביע להמסובים בכדי לטעום מהקידוש, אני מעביר הגביע על מפית נייר בכדי לנקותו, שלא יטוף…
