What is the Bracha on pancakes?
The Bracha on pancakes is Mezonos. However, if one is eating to their full, even if the satiation comes from other foods eaten together with the pancakes, or if…
The Bracha on pancakes is Mezonos. However, if one is eating to their full, even if the satiation comes from other foods eaten together with the pancakes, or if…
Perhaps this is due to the opinion that Barchu cannot be recited without a Bracha afterwards. See also here: https://asktherav.com/6749-minhag-chabad-regarding-pores-al-shema/ Sources: ראה בריטב״א הל׳ ברכות ו, א ובחי׳ ריטב״א…
The common use of any putty involves the Melacha of Memachek (smearing), thus rendering it Muktzah. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז שיד, כא. שו"ת שבה"ל ח"ט סימן עח. שולחן…
Not all pop-up Sukkahs are made the same. Here are some important points to be aware of when planning to use one: In general, it is inadvisable to use…
Question: I heard that we don’t sleep with shoes under the bed. Is it a superstition or written in a Sefer? Because I know people that keep all their…
One should stand at least to the Sheva Brachos, known as Birchos Nisu’in. Some Poskim specify to stand also for Birchas Eirusin. Nonetheless, the common custom is to be…
The Torah teaches us that a woman should not dress like a man (and vice-versa). This prohibition includes any clothing, accessories, and even cosmetic effects that are standard for…
One could remove the hair from the nose when it's causing discomfort. Sources: שו״ע יו"ד קפב, א. ועוד דלא ליפוי מכוין - ש"ך ס"ק ה. ובמקום צער או…
Question: The Rebbe said that Jewish children should have a letter bought for them in a children's Sefer Torah. Because we cannot all afford to write a Sefer Torah,…
Some have a custom that one who has not been by their parent's grave for over 7 years should not visit anymore. The original source is a quote in…
If it will cause even the slightest embarrassing or insulting of another person, it is absolutely forbidden. #10574
האם הליכה למלון ללילה כדי "לצאת קצת מחוץ לעיר" ולהסתובב בפארק קצת וכדומה מותרים? ואם אפשר לתת קצת יותר הגדרה לסוג טיולים האסורים והמותרים אהיה אסיר תודה. תשובה:…
Women may go to sleep with socks for Tznius purposes. See here regarding woman exposing their feet while they are alone: https://asktherav.com/may-a-woman-walk-around-the-house-without-socks-on-if-there-are-no-men-around/#.XRV6Qq-l1A0.link Sources: שלא לישון באנפלאות - ראה…
Any Yid that was (or R”L still is) Mechalel Shabbos ‘in private’, may cook food for another on any weekday. This is so long their actions remain private and does…
Such a purchase is not recommended and potentially problematic halachically. However if there is a real need, like to help your children relax and fall asleep, and there’s no…
I have an hour walk to the Mikvah Friday night. So we want to hire a babysitter so my husband can walk with me. How can we pay her…
Yes. Can they run at the same time? Yes. If you don't mind to clarify, since the two waters will drain out together and still be boiling…
Kiddush Levanah can only be recited after tzies hakachavim. Sources: עיין רמא סימן תכו סעיף א ומשנ״ב שם סק״ב. להוסיף, שבכ״מ המנהג שאחרי מעריב הולכים הביתה וחוזרים אח״כ לקידוש…
Hunting deer is not allowed. Reasoning: As a general rule mere sport hunting is not allowed. Since deer are not a danger to humans as a general rule,…
Question: On Shabbos, I stay in a building that has a front door which is locked. The doorman (who is a goy) is inside and he uses a camera…
No, because if it was not paid for it is considered stolen and one may not use stolen goods. See here: https://asktherav.com/2942-is-it-permitted-to-listen-to-music-i-have-received-from-a-friend/ שו"ע אדה"ז הל' גזלה וגנבה סי"א, כ.…
No halachic problem (assuming they are not Kohanim). #10512
I delayed putting on Rabbeinu Tam's Tefillin. I daven Mincha and Maariv in a shul that davens Maariv early, I only remembered I didn't put Rabbeinu Tam's after I…
No. But if one remembers before saying Hashem's name at the end of the Brocha ("Boruch Ato..."), he should go back and mention "Vezochreinu..." and continue from there. …
With family - yes, but not with friends. שו״ע יו״ד שפ, כה. #10493
