Is it permissible to use night lights that are activated by light/dark on Shabbos?
Technically they should only turn on or off when the room becomes dark or light, but opening or closing window shades and sometimes standing directly in front of the…
Technically they should only turn on or off when the room becomes dark or light, but opening or closing window shades and sometimes standing directly in front of the…
https://asktherav.com/download-kashering-made-simple/ 1. If covering Formica counter tops with the white, thick plastic covers, AND never putting hot things directly on the surface but rather on a towel or trivet,…
You can skip the "ignite" by going straight to high/low and lighting with a match. Alternatively (and preferably), you can pull out the plug and light with a match.…
Day-To-Day Halachic Guide English (part 1 & part 2) Detailed Instructions on the Laws & Customs of Pesach לוח יום-יומי לה"ק (חלק א וחלק ב) הוראות מפורטות בדיני ומנהגי…
I was asked on Mivtzoim if it’s OK to smoke marijuana on Pesach or there’s a problem with it? Answer: For ingesting marijuana: If it’s medical marijuana that…
Kashering Made Simple - English click to download A simple self explanatory chart which will make kashering all your kitchen utensils much easier. By Rabbi Braun הכשרת כלים לפסח…
If you are using the freezer on Pesach then you should not store Chometz, even if it’s labeled. Give them to someone else to hold for you but don’t…
Question: I am very confused about this. All the years I’ve heard that most poskim maintain that quinoa is considered kitniyos. Now I am hearing that there is new…
As it’s unpopular to eat this way, the Brocho is Shehakol. If it’s chocolate covered, it’s questionable which is the primary ingredient. Therefore, make Haeitz on a fruit and…
Usually it can be wrapped gently over the IV, and slipped under the name tag. If not possible it can be wrapped over the name tag. If not at…
I understand that the first one is דאורייתא, so it's probably more. But what about the last 3? Answer: The following are the minimal amounts for the Seder:…
No, he does not need to make it up. ש"ך יו"ד שמ, מ. #7358
How is Pesach 5780 Different? - Updated (3)
לא. אבל מוכרח שיידעו פירוש פסוק ראשון בקריאת שמע ופירוש ברכה ראשונה של שמונה עשרה. (ונכון, שיידעו גם פירוש עיקר הברכות בברכת המזון - ברוך ה׳ ומלכות וענין הברכה שמברך…
Yes. However, it would be appropriate to inform them that you don’t want to cash this check as it might have been written on Shabbos and you would prefer…
One may take a cold shower on shabbos for the purpose of 9 Kabin or Tosefes Tahara. One must ensure that he is not violating the issur of sechita…
Since the food placed there is not , it should be cleaned very thoroughly (not just the tray), and the tray should be covered with contact paper. Ideally, pour…
There is no need for a Minyan. You should learn (even beforehand) and finish on Erev Pesach one of the following (in order of preference): Masechta of Gemara (Maseches…
Question: My child goes to playgroup and we pay at the beginning of every month. Due to the coronavirus, my child is at home and not going to the…
The tea should be discarded and the cup is treif. Being that it is a glass cup (it should not be kashered, rather) it should be thrown out. …
If it’s not glass or ceramic it can be kashered. Clean and do not use for 24 hours, leave on highest setting for half an hour, then cover with…
יש לבדוק כל דגם לגופו אם הוא באמת פירוליטי ואם החום ברמה כזו על פני כל התנור. אם כן, מותר לכתחילה להשתמש בו בפסח (אף שיש מאנ״ש הנמנעים ומחמירים…
If there are human remains, it’s a problem for boys of all ages. It is possible that effort has been made at the museum that it should be sealed…
https://asktherav.com/may-should-one-go-to-mikveh-if-they-are-in-quarantine/ Important Notice About Women's Mikvah - Timely Messages from Rabbi Braun Episode #25 - The following are the guidelines for going to the mikvah…
The basic laws of Birchas Hailanos (the blessing over blossoming fruit trees) are summarized below: Someone* who goes outdoors during the month of Nissan (this law is applicable only…
