Can I tell my non-Jewish aid to change the crockpot setting on Yom Tov?
Question: Is a goyah allowed to change the setting on my crockpot on Shabbos or Yom Tov from High to Low or from Low to “keep-warm”? Is turning it…
Question: Is a goyah allowed to change the setting on my crockpot on Shabbos or Yom Tov from High to Low or from Low to “keep-warm”? Is turning it…
Question: According to the Alter Rebbe, starting a new fire on Yom Tov is a shvus. So is Amira Lanochri. Can I, therefore, ask a non-Jew to turn on…
Absolutely forbidden. It goes against all basic rules of modesty. Furthermore, it touches upon the worst prohibitions in Torah, namely, it’s halachically considered an extension of adultery. All Torah…
Yes. Shabbos & Yom Tov, including Chol Hamo’ed. Erev Yom Tov. Purim. Aseres Yemei Teshuvah. And according to many opinions - on Fast Days. In the later years, the…
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Question: In light of the current social upheaval (rioting and looting, and especially against white people, not to mention antisemitism), I am considering learning how to shoot a gun…
If the doctor says you must do it now, yes. Otherwise, it should be delayed till after Yom Tov. Sources: במחה״ש סוסי׳ תסח שאם אמר לו הרופא צריך…
There is a prohibition to Kovaya Seuda before davening in case they might forget to daven before the zman tefilla, however, one is allowed to snack on fruits and…
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…
