The accepted custom recorded in Shulchan Aruch is that this Mitzvah does not apply in Chutz L'aretz. In addition, Kohanim nowadays are generally only Kohanim based on Chazaka, thus…
It should be thick enough that she should not be able to see through it, nor should others be able to see her. Explanation: There are a number…
Questions: Can one open a new shirt from its package on Shabbos? Can one remove the threaded attachments to a suit? Can one remove a cleaners tag on Shabbos?…
Question: Is it inappropriate to go skydiving with a male instructor? It's all done very professionally. It's the same idea as a doctor. I'm just wondering because it's a…
Sunday morning for non-Mitzvah-related music. See here: https://asktherav.com/from-when-till-when-are-you-not-allowed-to-listen-to-music-3880/ As well as on page 12 of the Day-to-Day Shavuos guide. Sources: לכאו׳ יל״ע למ״ד לנהוג אבלות עד ערב שבועות…
You may, but the widespread custom is to eat Mezonos at the Milchig meal and wash for the Fleishig one. There is support for this custom specifically, as the Mitzvah…
Yes, Ya'aleh Ve'yavo is said on both Amidas in such a case. Source: Shulchan Aruch Harav 108:14 #9626
Question: What is the Bracha on schnitzel? And what about when bread crumbs are used as a topping to other foods, such as baked salmon, breaded chicken, etc.? …
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Question: My parents are not frum and help us cook and with the kids. Is there a hakpada in halacha to make them wash Negel Vasser before they serve…
Yes, unless she’ll be present. In such a case, it should be scheduled for after the Shloshim. Sources: ראה בכעי״ז שו״ת נחלת שבעה ב, יז. זרע אמת ג,…
Question: While covering the head with the arm during Tachanun; is the head supposed to be touching the covering, or not actually touching only covering? Answer: There are…
Fuller Picture: We live in a place where the real estate market is rapidly outpacing previous prices, as such the most common way of selling a house is to…
Answer: You should not stop them from performing a Mitzvah Medoreiso because of a possibility that there would be someone not tznius. You may ask them to turn around…
Folding garments improve the garment, and therefore it is forbidden to fold clothes on Shabbos. One may fold old garments, not on the original fold line. Some are stringent…
Questions: Shower: What is the din with regards to taking a shower on Shabbos? Does it make a difference if the shower is cold or hot (if the hot…
Question: These are the relevant details: It has been used by previous non-Jewish owners, The inside of the door is stainless steel with a plastic dispenser for the soap.…
Question: I have internet at home and my friends also do have social media. Some have the TAG filter on their devices and some not. (We don’t need it…
Question: I would like to purchase a hotel as an investment. The current arrangement in place is that a worker on salary does all the work, and lives there…
It applies to curtains and couches as well. שו"ע יו"ד שא, א. שם ט. #14862
האם צריכים לומר את כל ברכות השחר (מ’על נטילת ידים’ עד ‘כנגד כולם’) בעמידה?
לא. ויש מחמירים להצריך עמידה. ולמעשה, כן המנהג. אבל בברכת על נט״י צ״ל בעמידה מן הדין. מקורות: קייל״ן שברכת המצוות צ״ל בעמידה. וכ״פ אדה״ז סי ח, ג, והיינו…
שאלה: ראיתי למי שכתב (שו"ת שבט הלוי ועוד) בענין מי שהתחיל בשוגג לומר או"א של תחנון ביום ש(מן הדין אומרים בו תחנון, אבל) מפני שבו ביום יש יאהרצייט של…
מותר. מקורות: כללא כיילו לן בכ״מ לנקוט ד׳ ריה״ח בצוואתו כפשוטם, והבו דלא לוסיף, ולילה שלאחריו בודאי אינו בכלל היום. ולהעיר ממילי דחסידותא מג בסופו לענין חזרה מנסיעתו…
There are many customs with regards to the particular way a Kohen should spread his fingers during N’sias Kapayim, but first, it is important to outline what is Halachically…
If it's not noticeable that they are shatnez, they may not be returned, or even given to a Goy due to a concern that the Goy may pass them on to…
