Menorah for a girl alone in her apartment over Chanukah
Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part…
Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part…
If you are lighting on time or if no one else lives with you, you may light with a Bracha. If you’re lighting late and you’re living with family…
If absolutely necessary, you may. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-467-height-of-menorah/ #6445
האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש?
שאלה: האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש וכדומה? ואם יש מקום לומר שיש לחוש למה שהבריות אומרים, וכמנהג נשים זקינות שנהגו לחוש להן?…
In general a Psak which the local Rov gives for his community has to be adhered to by the members of the community. The Rebbe in many of his…
Hamotzie. Sources: See Seder Birkas Hanehnin 2:13 as to what would make it change to Mezonos. #9955
Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later…
Question: They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it.…
Obviously not Kaddish... But enough to eat meat and say hadran alach, modim anachnu, yehi ratzon? Answer: Halachically, a woman may make a Siyum upon finishing to learn…
If not doing so would cause one to incur a financial loss, it is permitted. Best to sew non clothing material or fix old clothing and not sew new…
נכון להתקשר לבנק ולספר להם דברים כהווייתן. הרחבה: באם מצד החוק מחוייבים להחזיר, יש להחזיר בכל מקרה. גם כשאין החוק מחייב, הנה, מצד אחד בפשטות ה״ז בגדר טעות גוי, כיון…
No. One should avoid smelling it due to a question of a Bracha. Sources: ע״פ סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, א. וכן המנהג שלא לברך. והרי בכ״מ שיין אינו…
Please note that the following answer addresses only the issue of Borer, not Bishul. One may not use a french press on Shabbos due to the Issur of Borer. Pour-Over Coffee:…
One may listen to music on Motzai Tisha B’Av nidche. However arranging official dancing is not very appropriate to do right after the fast, being that it is still…
Yes. You should wear it for the first time before the beginning of the nine days. Sources: אין מברכים עליו ברכת שהחיינו כמבואר כאן: https://asktherav.com/9770-my-son-seems-eager-and-ready-to-put-on-tzitzis-2-6-years-old-does-he-make-shehechiyanu/ ולכאורה אין קפידא…
No, because the Bracha of Shehechiyanu for Tzitzis is for the clothing of it, not the Mitzva, and a Tzitzis is not (generally) considered an important garment in this…
מה הדין בנוגע לברכת שהחיינו על פירות חדשים בזמנינו – שמקיימים רוב הפירות כל השנה?
תשובה: אם הפרי אינו מצוי בכל השנה (אף שאפשר למצוא באיזה מקום) או שאפי' מצוי אך ניכר שהוא חדש, יש לברך שהחיינו. מקורות: שו''ע או''ח רכה, ו ובמג''א…
It should be בשעה טובה ומוצלחת. A Bris must be done by a qualified mohel, not a doctor etc. I can not think of any options other than waiting…
Question: I gave birth approx 6 weeks ago and trying to get tehora. I made a hefsek and a moch on Monday and there was some color on it…
AskTheRav: There are details missing here. What type of shul is this that uses a "Shabbos microphone"? What are their mechitzah standards and other religious standards? User: Thank…
They should all be said at the appropriate place during Davening, not specifically with the Minyan. Sources: ראה מג"א קלד סק"א: ואומרים אל ארך אפים מעומד מפני שיש…
Covid-19 Second Wave According to Halacha As long as you follow medical guidelines you are okay. #9806
Question: Many national flags (especially of European countries) and historical coats-of-arms incorporate symbols of the Nazarene faith. Is it permitted to display such flags and is there any idea…
I know we don't cut on Thursday, but is Wednesday night included too? Because the day starts from the night before. Also, it there an inyan not to…
There is a popular camp activity called color run, where campers run across a path as fellow campers shower them with colored chalk powder. It is a fun group…
