Is there any way sunscreen is permitted to be applied on Shabbos?
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…
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…
The halacha is that one should ideally have a torch, consisting of several wicks for havdala, or at least two candles put together. See also here: https://asktherav.com/10828-type-of-havdala-candle-that-is-most-mehudar/ Additionally, there…
Question: I have a specific pocket in my pants for Maaser, I generally give it to people on the streets who are hungry, but the money somehow fell out…
Question: I read somewhere that we should only lend people money in the presence of witnesses. Is the record that CashApp keeps good enough as a witness in this…
שאלה: חולה בן פרוז שלא קרא את המגילה ביום י"ד, האם יתאמץ ויסע לעיר מוקפת חומה כדי שיתחייב לקרוא כמוקפים, ובזה יתקן את מה שלא קרא ביום י"ד, או…
When leaking waters only: If you are wearing a diaper (or the sort) and your clothes are clean, you may Daven and perform all mentioned Mitzvos. You should not…
It applies to the entire vagina, i.e. vulva, the lip, labia, clitoris, but not to the surrounding pubic area. פשוט. וראה עזר מקודש אה״ע כה, א. וכן מובן…
White wine: There is a custom not to make kiddush on Friday nights between 6 and 7. The original sources make no mention of red wine specifically; likewise, the…
Some suggest dipping in sugar. Others disagree and say to dip in the bread itself three times. Sources: בכה״ח קסז, לז בשם סולת בלולה ז להטביל בלחם עצמו…
Q. I want to try lighting Shabbos lights with olive oil. Would I be able to go back to lighting candles? A. You should verbalize that you don't want…
Q1. What is the earliest time that the children can come say Shema, etc., in fulfillment of the Minhag of a Vach Nacht? A. The custom is to do…
There can be some kashrus concerns with aluminum foil pans. While there are various reasons to allow for leniency, it is nonetheless recommended, if possible, to buy only those…
The Chachamim instituted certain practices of mourning during the days of sefira to commemorate the passing of the students of Rabbi Akiva. One of the practices is to refrain…
The pasuk (verse) in Tehillim says, “Imru ve’levavchem al mishkavchem v’domu selah” (reflect in your hearts upon your beds and be silent forever)—from which stems the halachic restriction of speaking after completing…
