Answer: If the spatula was only used when the onions were already mostly fried (and lost their sharpness) you can be lenient, and only Kasher the spatula and the…
Yes, though you may not inflate it on Shabbos. Sources: שבת מח, א ורש"י שם, וראה ברמב"ם פרק כב מהל' שבת הל' כג. וריטב"א שם. שו"ע או"ח סי'…
Assuming that there was Milchig residue on spoon, then if the water was below approximately 45 degrees Celsius or 113 Fahrenheit, or if there was a substantial amount of…
שיעור הילוך מיל
שאלה: רבנו הזקן כותב (בכמה מקומות) שיעור גדול למיל - שעה וחומש, אבל בסדר הכנסת שבת כותב שהוא שעה ושלוש חומשין, האם יש להקל לשעה וחמש? תשובה: לשאלתו…
Question: Recently a new type of Sheitels hit the market that are basically undiscernible, you really cannot tell that this person is wearing a Sheitel and definitely not from…
Question: We heated up Challa over a cholent pot on the fire over a blech. We put it on the cover that was covering the cholent. Didn't open the…
Question: Is a knife that someone used as if he's going to stab someone else become trief? And how do I kasher it? I was told that the knife…
Yes, even though he might eventually enter a situation of pikuach nefesh and will have to come in contact with a dead body. If other hatzalah members which are…
Question: What is the Rebbe's opinion regarding the chosson and kalla posing for a picture during the engagement? And what about without officially posing just someone taking a picture…
Question Continued: Also, if I don't have Kavanah during Davening, then what's the point, I just mumble the words and they come out in one big mush and I…
One may lay down on his back, if the head and shoulders are elevated and are higher then the rest of the body. Source: עפ"י נשמת אברהם או"ח…
Question: The Rebbe often speaks about giving "כמה פרוטות" - several prutos to Tzedakah before davening. If the halachic value of a pruta is 3 cents, does that imply…
They are fine as they are not considered food. Sources: גם לגבי אוכלין ומשקין נחלקו בדיעבד. וכש״כ בנדו״ז. ואין לך בו אלא חידושו. וראה שו״ת צי״א יז, לה.…
Question: 1. Is one allowed to use a hand washing station set up inside the walls of a cemetery that is more than 4 amos away from any kever?…
Question: Must I double wrap bread before discarding it? How big does the piece of bread have to be, to require double wrapping? And is there any problem throwing…
Yes. P.s. Although one can make Havdalah before Ma'ariv, some are particular not to do so. Sources: כן הוא משמעות השו”ע סי’ רצט ס”י ושוע”ר סי’ רצג ס”א…
Question: Does a separate heating element (of about 500 degrees) which is added to a oven make the bread Pas Yisroel? Answer: There is a debate among contemporary…
Question: What to do in a situation that the 10th person walks in to Shul, after everyone (the nine men) finished Shmone Esrei and there has definitely been a…
Question: I awoke at about 4am to use the restroom, to my shock and dismay, no qvart was waiting in the shissel by my bed, I thought that my…
If there is any סרך קדושה (a slight amount of holiness) discussed in these books, like lessons you can take from it, be it Yiras Shamayim or some other…
Question: I have a old set of Seforim and I would like to replace it with a new set. Can I buy the new set (fully or partially) with…
הפסק בין קידוש לנטילת ידים
שאלה: במקרה שאני לא התחלתי סעודה מיד (ולא תוך ארבע דקות) אחרי קידוש, לא באשמתי אלא בגלל אונס, ולפני שהתחלתי סעודה יצאתי לכמה רגעים לחדר אחר. האם אני צריך…
Question: What’s if I fell asleep in the middle of davening, between שומר את עמו ישראל לעד and שמונה עשרה? And what if I fell asleep in the middle…
Question: Many Jewish magazines and/or newspapers come with a closed plastic wrapper over them. Is it permitted to tear it open on Shabbos to read the magazine? Answer:…
Question: Can an adult who wears diapers daven with a wet diaper on, given there is no smell and it's completely covered? Answer: Yes., where no choice exists.…
