Should Viyiten Lecha be recited while standing?
Yes, there is a tradition to say ויתן לך while standing, and this is our Minhag. Indeed, the Rebbe usually did so in public (and as far as we…
Yes, there is a tradition to say ויתן לך while standing, and this is our Minhag. Indeed, the Rebbe usually did so in public (and as far as we…
Only once, on Thursday. This applies even if you stop for a full day in your travels. If however you’ve arrived at your current final destination, even though you’re…
Yes, some Maaser funds may be used to give an interest free loan. (When doing so, it is best that you have this in mind when separating the Maaser.) In…
No, a man may not dye his hair in order to look good or young, even if he is uncomfortable with his appearance. This is due to the prohibition…
Question: Are there any granola bars that need to be Pas Yisroel? I noticed that some bars are soft with more of a cookie type texture and in the…
The following applies solely to a married woman, or to a girl who is of marriageable age: Yes, you may wax and color your hair. Pedicure is permitted in case…
When eating crackers with tuna you should only make the Bracha on the cracker, and that Bracha covers the tuna eaten with it. Sources: והנה, מדת חסידות לברך…
Question continued: The Alter Rebbe in סימן רעג says that לכתחילה one shouldn't make kiddush for someone else if they have already been יוצא, unless they can't make Kiddush…
Question: I am packing my seforim in boxes, preparing to move. Is it ok to place the boxes directly on the floor on the same level that people are…
Would not wearing a mask in public spaces (when the law demands doing so) result in a Chillul HaShem? Yes, if a religious person would not abide by the…
בכמה מקומות מובא שכל הגזירות והסייגים יתבטלו לעתיד לבוא. בנוגע לתפילין שאין מניחים כל היום - הנה מעיקר הדין, מצותן שיהיו מניחים אותם כל היום ונהגו שלא להניחם מפני…
Questions: A few questions regarding the Eiruv: A) The Eiruv must be placed in a "house" that is 4x4 Amos. Does that mean it can't be kept inside a…
1) There is Machlokes amongst the later Poskim whether this Kaddish is considered גמר תפלת י"ח. (see the quoted sources below for the context of this Machlokes). 2) In…
No. But you should say the following phrase before receiving the vaccine: יהי רצון שיהיה לי לרפואה ראה בארוכה בשאלה 1642: https://asktherav.com/yehi-ratzon-for-an-unwell-individual/ #12735
האם אפשר לחלק התפילה בין שני חיובים?
שאלה: האם יש קפידא אצלנו כשיש שני חיובים שוים לא לחלק התפלה לשני ש"ץ אחד עד אשרי ובא לציון והשני מאשרי וכו' אולי מצד קדיש תתקבל או טעם אחר…
Technically at any point until after shemona esrei. (He can start chazaras hashatz even though there was another chazzan who finished גאל ישראל out loud). Regarding if they switch…
Question: My wife and I are in the sixty's, she has spinal pain issues and it is difficult for her to lift legs when we are together. So I…
Question: I was just prescribed a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. I know that people with CPAPs leave them on a timer to turn on and off for use…
Question: For any number of reasons, medical, covid and other, I was unable to go to the mikvah since December. I am able to go now. I did my…
מותר לקצוץ הצפרנים והשערות. שאר ההכנות צריכים להיות ביום של הטבילה. #10611
Question: I have a white night gown for Shiva Nekiyim. Since it is white it is somewhat see through. To get out of bed I must put on a…
You are allowed to prepare a special dinner for your husband. Of course regular Harchokos have to be kept such as having a heker, serving the food with a…
The is no official Chabad custom in this matter and various amounts are customary: 2 times, 3 times, 4 times, 5 times, 7 times, 10 times, 13 times etc.…
We are happy to present you with the AsktheRav "Wedding Guide" A collection of laws & customs relating to Shidduchim, Wedding Preparations and The Wedding Day in Q&A format.…
קריאת השם במקום שאין מנין
שאלה: נולדה בת הבוקר. האבא בבית רופאים בש"ק. אין מנין בכלל באיזור. איך קוראים שם להבת? מי שבירך ביחידות בבית רופאים? או לעשות שליח לקרוא שם על יד ספר תורה…
