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…
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…
האם אפשר לעשות טיפולי שיניים בשלושת השבועות? השיניים מאוד כואבות.
מותר לעשות בימים אלו טיפולים רגילים שאינם מעמידים את האדם בסכנה, ובכלל זה טיפולי שיניים וכדומה. והרוצה, יעדיף לעשות לפני תשעת הימים. ע"פ אג"ק חי"ט ע' שעו. …
No halachic issue. However, some hechsherim aren’t particular about reiyas goy, a non-Jew seeing their wine. See here: https://asktherav.com/wine-seen-by-a-non-jew-for-kiddush-and-general-use/ #9855
Article: Play-by-Play: The Case of the Non-Kosher Oven Scene: A newly married couple in their tiny kitchen on their first day of “real life.” She: We have a problem.…
Engagement - Yes. L'Chaim - only if it is small with a bit of refreshments. A normal style L'Chaim may not be made. Other restrictions (such as dancing, listening…
There is no set minhag for the exact day for this. However it seems that the accepted practice is to do it close (but not before) the boys third…
