Must “Shalom Aleichem” be said as soon as you get home on Friday night?
Question: I noticed that it says in the Siddur before Sholom Aleichem in the small print “that upon arriving home, say the Sholom Aleichem”. I wanted to know the…
Question: I noticed that it says in the Siddur before Sholom Aleichem in the small print “that upon arriving home, say the Sholom Aleichem”. I wanted to know the…
אם בלעת את מה שליקקת את צריכה להמתין, אם ירקת את זה מהפה מיד, את לא צריכה, אבל יש לשטוף את הפה. מקורות: בנדו״ז שליחך בלשונו, עדיף מלועס…
Question: Does Halachah state that one should spend money on having a nice Menorah (like an Esrog, tefillin, etc.)? Does it matter what kind of Menorah you use (tin…
The bag that actually holds the Tefillin and a Mezuzah case are both considered a תשמיש קדושה (usage of holiness) and they should be placed in Geniza. See here…
Question: I have a (removable) polymer resin and acrylic false-tooth. May I eat milchig and fleishig with it in my mouth? Answer: In general, before eating milk products,…
A sign is okay on the door. And so is the Jewish custom in many places. Source: ראה שו״ת נוב״י תנינא יו״ד קפג. #5632 (2)
Answer: According to all opinions, Maariv is optional for women and girls. However, some Poskim maintain that Maariv on Friday night has unique status (for various reasons), and, accordingly,…
Only on a hook in the door. Not in the Aron Kodesh itself. In the shelves beneath it’s okay. Source: שו״ת נוב״י תנינא יו״ד קפג. #5632…
Question: Poskim mention that there should be at least a finger's-breadth between each Chanukah flame. So if the candle-holders are attached to each other (with no space between each…
Answer: Someone once asked the Rebbe this question, only that the person was asking if he needed to repeat the shiur if he had already done so the night…
Question: I used a (clean) milchig spoon to stir hot tea in a fleishig mug. The tea, however, was pareve. Is the spoon now okay to use? Answer:…
A Baal Nefesh does not have to be Machmir when eating less than a Shiur Kevius Seuda of cakes and cookies if the other ingredients - other than flour…
The color brown is never a problem with eggs. Sources: ראה פס״ד להצ״צ סי׳ סו. שו״ת טוטו״ד ג, רסג. דברי מלכיאל ב, לט. דע״ת על אתר. דרכ״ת שם…
No. Sources: ראה שו"ע סימן שב סעיף א ברמ"א, שחושש לדעת רש"י בניעור מאבק משום ליבון, דלא כרוב ראשונים. ואף שיש כמה תנאים בכדי להיות אסור (חדש, שחור,…
Question: When I prepare my Shabbos meal, like cutting salads etc., I start way in advance because BH I have a baby and I need to stop in middle…
The inside box that holds the Torah? The doors also? How about the entire design on the outside that makes it look larger and is part of the extended…
As long as it is clean and there are no particles of food, there is no problem to eat milchig and fleishig either cold or hot with the same false tooth and…
Question: A certain company which typically looks to hire talented help with experience in their specific field is having a problem, since it is very difficult, as there are…
A husband and wife are forbidden to have relations in front of a child who is able to speak if he is awake. From the simple reading of Shulchan…
If there is a chance that the goy will realize and it will thus cause a Chilul Hashem then one must inform the goy (therefore when possible one should…
B'yechidus with a hat, jacket and gartel. However you should be present when the Minyan davens and answer Kaddish, Kedusha etc. Sources: משום הכון לקראת אלוקיך, וכעומד לפני…
Question: I was recommended to do martial arts for good fitness and focus, with the bonus of some self defense techniques. Is this allowed? They claim to be Pareve…
Question: When I give my baby a bath, often the most comfortable position to do it is by kneeling, meaning to have my knees on the floor and bend…
An Amah by two Amos (48 cm. x 96 cm.), provided he can do the "ituf" with that size. It’s best to have it a bit larger, in case…
It is true that the Rebbe did usually not use an umbrella. However, I’m not aware of any indication that others should not use an umbrella. At times, others…
