Ideally, one should Daven in a place which has windows which are facing towards Yerushalayim. Rashi (Berachot 34b) explains that windows are an aid to concentration, as one looks…
Although there is a reservation regarding learning the laws of Aveilus when not necessary, this does not apply to learning mishnayos and gemara which is not Halacha L'maase, especially…
Listen also to Timely Messages #35, here: https://asktherav.com/voice-recordings-about-the-corovavirus/ #35: The Positive & Negative Side Effects of COVID-19 Apropos the letter from the Beis Din and today’s episode, we share…
האם זה שאומרים ויתן לך יחד זה דווקא בסידור אחד? או שניתן לומר ביחד אך בסידורים נפרדים?
כנראה בסידור אחד. מקורות: אף שעיקר הענין האמירה בשנים (ע״פ זהר בהקדמה יד, א: צבורא. ומיעוט רבים שנים. או שכ״א אומר לחבירו. וראה גם דברי יחזקאל עניני שבת. טעמי…
One of the principles of our faith is to believe in Moshiach—and not only to believe in Moshiach, but to anticipate his coming every single day. It is a…
In this regard, are recipients in Eretz Yisroel on the same priority level as Crown Heights? Answer: Your neighborhood comes before Eretz Yisroel. More specifically, this is the…
Yes, however one must count Sefira as soon as the alarm rings. Sources: כך משמע מדין שמש (שו"ע אדה"ז תפט, יז). ומסתברא ששמש (כללי) מועיל פחות משומר (פרטי)…
שאלה: לאחדשו"ט ראיתי שכב' ינאם הערב בעניני מכירה ע"י אינטערנעט. סידרתי פה בעירנו המכירה עם גוי בהשעה הנכונה. כשגמרנו המכירה אמרתי להגוי שגם כלול בהמכירה מה שיגיע יותר מאוחר…
The importance of music in terms of elevating the spirit cannot be underestimated. At the same time, the prohibition against music during the time of sefira should not be…
The food needs to be thrown out. The spatula needs to be cleaned (not in the pesach sink!) and put away, and the pan needs to be cleaned (as…
There are numerous halachic complications involved with this practice (brachos, bentching etc.). For this and other reasons, the Rebbe stopped this practice. [Some Rabonim say that this was only due…
The broom and mop should ideally be sold and a new one should be used. If not possible, it should be cleaned well from any chometz. If its already…
You may say Boruch Hamavdil and then do Melacha (zoom etc.) and continue eating, however you will not be able to say Yale Veyovo in Bentching. Ato Chonantanu should…
Regular Yizkor is recited at home. Those that are not reciting Yizkor should leave the room where it's being said. It should be noted that the main Zechus for…
Under normal circumstances, it should not be done on Shabbos. Sources: נשמת אברהם או״ח שיח, ב - ע׳ שסא. אה״ע א ע׳ י. שש״כ לג, כ ובהערה…
Firstly, the allowances given here to showering on Yom Tov is only when the following conditions are met: a) One will assure not to run into the problem of סחיטה (squeezing)…
By Horav Y. Braun When treating on Shabbat a patient who is critically ill, or when dealing with an individual whose life is in danger – known in…
This response is only on a general level and various technicalities can change the result of the answer. For example one needs to see what was written on the…
Shabbos you may add hot water even from a kli rishon as it will not be able to cook the water. You may add hot water on yom tov…
It’s not allowed, however if you use a pot or pail to do tisha kabin, then you can add hot water that you boiled on yom tov to drink…
Ideally you should use kosher for Pesach. Check with the certifying agency after explaining your situation if it is Kosher for Pesach. If not, under the circumstances you may…
According to law, kids glue must be able to ingested by a child. Therefore, if it contains chometz it’s prohibited to use. If it contains just kitnyos it may…
Question Continued: There are three possible ways to do it: Turn on Zoom right before YT and leave the plug out so the laptop dies after 2-3 hours. Leave…
The Ashkenazi custom is to refrain from eating Egg Matzo throughout Pesach, including on Erev Pesach after Sof Zman Achilas Chometz. In addition, it is prohibited to eat Egg…
