Putting away leftover food in the freezer instead of fridge is allowed and is not considered preparing for after Shabbos. Sources: בכלל, התירו הכנה להציל מהפסד, כשאא״פ בע״א,…
Besimcha. Sources: This is our custom and is based on a directive from the Rebbe in 5712. ונזכר ביומנים דאז של הר״א גרוס, הר״י כהן ובבטאון חב״ד. וראה…
Yes. As long as you push lightly and the swing doesn't move more than four Amos (Aprox. 5.5 feet). Same rule applies even if there is a fence, if…
Question: I have been נוהג all these years, since 5755, דוקא NOT to take an עלי' לתורה on the Shabbos before 3 Tammuz and on 3 Tammuz itself so…
There are different opinions on the matter. If the slices are slightly thick, or the slicer is designed only for eggs, it’s permitted. Sources: בביצים אין משום טחינה.…
Question: Does a woman say atifa vekitfa after kiras shema before zivug? Do we say the last few words that are in parentheses after atifa? Answer: A woman…
The Challah board is glass on wood and silver plated. Answer: It should be Toiveld, but WITHOUT a Bracha. Reasoning: A Challah board is considered a kli…
Poskim do bring that one should make an effort to use kemach yafa (white flour) when baking challahs, in order to honor Shabbos. It is OK to use whole…
When waking a friend for Shema in the morning and he would not be willing to say Berochos before Shema. Should I wake him up and tell him to…
There are various sources that indicate that this was a common practice amongst tzadikim, due to the holiness of their beard. However in more recent times, many Poskim have…
Question: It’s known that a man should not say hello to a woman. What if she said hello to me, what do I do? And is a man allowed…
Question: Are women and girls suppose to spit when they say להבל ולריק? Also, regarding bowing by ואנחנו כורעים, what is the proper way for that to be done?…
Bread is given special status, and therefore may not be thrown around, even if it will not become repugnant when one throws it. Once it’s spoiled or inedible, it…
Full Question: I read on AskTheRav that the Alter Rebbe says that since the Bris one who doesn't allow your baby to touch food without Negel Vasser is considered…
Question: I am the new owner of a food store. The previous owner had a organization pay for the glass near the register in exchange for being able to…
It permissible to roast in an electric oven with the following conditions (there are those that are stringent and necessitate that roasting be done on an actual flame). Preheat…
Full Question: This Shabbos an Eruv was constructed by a few of my neighbors. The Eruv was constructed in front of a number of houses, and included the sidewalk…
According to Halacha, yes. You may begin from Sunday a portion of the Parasha that was read Shabbos Mincha. Nonetheless, according to Kabbalah it should be read only on…
Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be…
This is not acceptable. A Rav should be consulted in extenuating circumstances. See Shu"t Divrie Yatziv E"H 45. https://asktherav.com/a-guide-for-a-yiddishe-summer-experience-%d7%a4%d7%a1%d7%a7%d7%99-%d7%93%d7%99%d7%a0%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9c%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%91%d7%93-%d7%9e%d7%90%d7%aa-%d7%a8%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%99/
A Guide for a Yiddishe Summer Experience פסקי דינים לבנות חב"ד
Question: I’ve heard that the minhag is for the Chosson to wear all new clothing by the Chuppah. What is the source for this? And does it include a…
Yes. In Yemei Melech (volume 2 page 638), the following is recounted: Once the Rebbe stood next to the Frierdiker Rebbe and sneezed. The latter said that the custom…
One is not allowed to waste any type of food intentionally. In this case it also involves disgracing food. Therefore, this practice is not allowed according to Halacha. …
יש ענין ללוש ולאפות בערב שבת דוקא ולפחות בליל ששי. אבל אם אין באפשרות לאפות בערב שבת, עדיף ללוש באמצע השבוע מאשר לקנות מהחנות. מקורות: שני טעמים נתנו…
