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. …
האם יש עניין לאפות את החלות דווקא ביום שישי, או העיקר שאופים לכבוד שבת, ואפשר גם באמצע השבוע?
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…
האם יש מנהג חב”ד להחמיר כהרש”ל שלא לערב עם חלבי מה שבושל בנטל”פ נ”ט בר נ”ט?
גם הרש״ל לא אסר מדינא ורק כתב שנהגו כן. ובנו״כ השו״ע הכריעו כולם להיתר. ולא ידוע לי על מקור ברור ע״ד מנהג אצלנו באופן אחר. וכמדומה ברור שמורי ההוראה…
לכבוד הרה"ג הרב ברוין שליט"א, “Patterns Of Evidence” is a heavily advertised series of videos and books. In short, it is ran by Christians who go on missions to…
Rinsing and placing in the dishwasher is allowed. This is not considered preparing from Shabbos for the weekday as it cleans the kitchen in honor of Shabbos. However, you…
Dear Rabbi, In Pirkei Avos (1:5) it says: ''Do not engage in excessive conversation with a woman. This is said even regarding one's own wife—how much more so regarding the…
Question: I, as well as my chosson are devoted chassidim of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. There is a kallah teacher that I am very close to that is Chassidish (non-Lubavitch).…
Under the current circumstances, they can stay and report, however they should make the greatest effort to be assigned to work which does not involve chilul Shabbos, and as…
It should be put back כלאחר יד - with back of hand or elbows. Sources: ראה סימן ש"ח סעיף ל"א ובמ"א שם שדוקא בבשר רך (כגון בשר עוף)…
There is no mention in halacha about sleeping with one's feet facing the door, however, some people have a custom not to do so based on the fact that…
Regarding the halacha about not walking between two of the opposite gender: Q. What about if some of the people are sitting? -Like can a man walk down the…
Question: Do I need to make Birchos HaTorah before listening to a shiur? Does it make a difference whether it's a live shiur or a recording? Answer: When…
FREE TRANSLATION B”H, 10 Sivan 5780 Related to travel (for the foreseeable future, including Gimmel Tammuz): At this time, we do not regard air travel as safe for…
Utensils that had Chalav Akum used in them need to be kashered before being used for Cholov Yisroel. One who uses strictly Cholov Yisroel should do the same after…
Left. Sources: כבר האריכו בזה בכ״מ. וניחזי אנן - הנה הקדמת שמאל תחילה כבפנים, כ״ה פשטות הפי׳ בד׳ הרמ״א או״ח רס, א ואדה״ז שם ג. וק׳ לומר שלא…
Regarding donating blood to a fellow Jew, it is clear that just as we must help a Jew monetarily, and we must even inconvenience ourselves to help, we must…
Yes. Assuming that the dough is a Hamotzi dough and not a Mezonos dough. Being that that dough is there to impart flavor, and it’s satisfying to the pallet,…
Question: This year the 2nd night of Shavuos is on Shabbos. This means that al pi din, one can make kiddush early unlike a normal 2nd night. Although it's…
No. Only in complete pesukim. Similar to here: https://asktherav.com/8623-saying-hashems-name-in-pirkei-avos #8918
מכתב קורונה עשרת הדברות FREE TRANSLATION BH, 2 Sivan, 5780 To all members of the community שיחיו In response to numerous inquiries: It is well known the Rebbe's directive that…
This is after the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Brurah. I am a Lubavitcher. Just want expand my learning. Answer: For psak - Kaf Hachayim, unless it’s…
Since only the Ba'al Koreh stands on his porch, does he say the Brochos for all Aliyos by himself, or can he say them on behalf of people standing…
No. But if one says - we need not protest. However, Magen Avos is said. נתבאר בארוכה בכינוס תורה אסרו חגה״ש תש"פ. #8752 (2)
Yes, if you designate a special place for the Sefer Torah first. Ideally, you should ensure to lain three times. If yes, what do I need to know…
One may "borrow" from their Maaser funds (but not from a Pushka). ראה שו”ע יו”ד סי’ רנז ס”ג שיכול להפריש צדקה וליתן על יד על יד. ועיין ט”ז…
