Is it okay for a woman to give out Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach cards to males?
Question: The Rebbe said we are supposed to tell Bnei Noach about their Sheva Mitzvos. Someone told me that we are supposed to wait until we have a personal…
Question: The Rebbe said we are supposed to tell Bnei Noach about their Sheva Mitzvos. Someone told me that we are supposed to wait until we have a personal…
The following are the guidelines according to Halacha, in a situation where legally accepted, and no damage is caused to the owner. If one willingly and expressly allowed the…
Ideally, she should not be open for business to wash Sheitels as explained in the link below (see there about the halacha of washing a Sheitel in the Nine…
One may not launder clothing during the 9 days. If all clothes have been worn and one has no more clothes one may only launder during the week before…
Who? Both men and women refrain from cutting their hair during this period. Facial Hair: This includes all facial hair as well as hair anywhere else on the body.…
שאלה: אני נוהג בל"נ להניח תפילין בבוקר ולקרות ק"ש קטנה, כדי לטעום לפני התפילה. אבל אינני מתפלל שחרית עד אחרי זמן. לפעמים שעה או שעתיים אח"כ. בשו"ע אדה"ז סימן…
Question: My Kallah is a lefty, and I understand there is a debate as to which hand the ring is placed on. I’d like to know the sources on…
שאלה בדיני הרחקות: בגד או נעלי בית המיוחד לשניהם
שאלה: למדנו בשיעור שאם האישה נידה, אסור לה ללבוש לבוש של בעלה, גם אם אינו שייך העניין של ״כלי גבר״. האם הדבר כך גם שעל אף שהבגד הוא של…
Yes, it can. Sources: Sefer Hasichos 5748 vol. 2 pg 407 See also here: https://asktherav.com/4021-shehechiyanu-on-new-talis-sirtuk-or-other-clothing-hatov-vehameitiv-on-wine/ To note, that perhaps there is an advantage in saying the shehecheyanu specifically…
It may be discarded. If it is obvious that this was used for mitzvah purposes it should be discarded in a respectful way, not straight into the garbage with…
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…
Answer: No, Krias Shma should be said first. One should not say Krias Shma before Mishyakir unless they are in a pressing situation. But it is not right to…
There is no new mitzvah (of shvisa) at that time. Do we say it because of lo plug? Or because of Simcha? If it's the latter, what about the…
Question: If after a Brit Mila the mohel gives the Orla to someone to bury, what’s the exact procedure how to do & where? Do you have to say…
Question: I work as an assistant director of a BOYS day camp. We have campers age 6-12 and counselors aged 13-20. We have a "kiddies" bunk in camp, with…
One may pay for such mitzvos with Ma'aser money. However, one must have in mind at the time of purchase that it will be from Ma'aser money. If one…
שאלה: אחד שלח משלוח מנות לחבירו משלוח מנות שקיבל מאדם אחר, והיה השם של האחר עוד על המשלוח מנות ושכח להסירו, וכשבא ליתנו לחבירו לא היה בבית והניחו על…
Wouldn't some sort of hair net that contained the hair without interfering with the water make much more sense? Answer: Please note that AskTheRav receives many questions from…
Question: I have a question regarding my grandmother's yartzeit. My grandmother passed away on the 20th of April 2021. Shkia that Tuesday was 7:46 PM and the official time…
Question: If someone goes to a store that sells Keilim and they paint and then the store heats up the keli to finish it off and make it usable.…
Children should not listen to music in the 3 weeks. If they did not reach the age of Chinuch (2-5 years old), and there is a need (to distract…
Regarding placing the head on the arm etc. - it is done as usual. When the Sefer Torah is being moved and requires one to stand, one should not…
Question: When we Daven Maariv early, like after a fast day and have to repeat Kriyas Shema, can Kriyas Shema She’Al Hamita fulfill this obligation, or does it have…
Question: My lightweight Kapota got terribly stained beyond repair, and the other one I have is a very heavy one, too hot for summer. Can I purchase a new…
Question: When should a boy whose hair is cut after his third birthday (his birthday is during sefira) start wearing kippa and tzitzis? Answer: The Rebbe writes that…
