If someone eats plain salt, does he need to make a Brocha?
Yes, Shehakol nih’yah bidvaro. Sources: Brachos 36a. Shulchan Aruch and Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch O.C. 204:1; Seder Birchas Hanehenin 7:1. #6383
Yes, Shehakol nih’yah bidvaro. Sources: Brachos 36a. Shulchan Aruch and Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch O.C. 204:1; Seder Birchas Hanehenin 7:1. #6383
Halachically there is no problem with shopping on motzei Shabbos. The Rebbe Rashab would not give out money for household expenses on motzei Shabbos, instead he would give the…
The Rebbe said neither. Her ears can be pierced when the parents wish to do so and it’s deemed safe. ראה לקו״ש כ ע׳ 568, בהוצאת תשמ״ט ואילך.…
Full Question: Sometimes when sitting at a table, one's skirt may slide up. If the knees were exposed and visible, one would certainly cover them immediately, however, in this…
בענין שיש לו כבר ביגוד ואוכל וכו'. הנה להוי ידוע שעני רשאי לקבל צדקה עד שיהיה לו קרן שיתפרנס הוא בני ביתו מהרויח (שו"ע יורה דעה סימן רנ"ג סעיף…
הרמ"א כבר כתב "ונהגו כו' שאומרים עליהם קדיש לעולם" (יורה דעה סימן שע"ו סעיף ד) וכן מפורש בשו"ת רב פעלים ח"ד חלק סוד ישרים סי' יז. אכן ישנם שמועות שאין…
The saying of Kaddish in general and by a mourner, in particular, has great significance in halacha and more so in kabbala, which is beyond the scope of this…
Question: In addition to the Kaddeishim that a non-Chazzan recites, may he supplement them by attending another Minyan and reciting the Kaddeishim there as well, even though others are…
The saying of Kaddish in general and by a mourner, in particular, has great significance in Halacha and more so in Kabbala, which is beyond the scope of this…
The Torah forbids us to wear a garment that contains both wool and linen, which is called Kilayim, or Shatnez. But is it permissible to put on a garment that…
Question: I put a dry tightly closed plastic container with Pareve food inside of a dry non-Kosher microwave without double wrapping it, for one min of heat. What is…
This issue is discussed by several Poskim with reasons to be stringent, as well as reasons to be more lenient. In practice, it depends on the nature of the…
Any time a hot food item or a hot pot that is wet on the bottom (or if the table is wet) is placed on the table, it potentially…
Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-279-trying-on-a-garment-not-checked-for-shatnez/ #6255
In the case of an acquaintance, certainly in the case of cleaning help or handyman as appreciation, it is permissible. #6257
Full Question: I share an office with some non-Jews. We have in our office a hot water dispenser; you put your cup underneath the faucet and you press a…
Yes. However, one must also ensure the choice is made with utmost sensitivity to others, in a manner of Shalom. Sources: או״ז מילה קז. ריקאנטי תקצ. רמ״א ולבוש…
There are different brands of quinoa and different standards in terms of quality. Quinoa in general is not known to be an infested grain. However, this depends on season,…
1. Even if there is no meat in a soup but it was cooked with meat, the taste of the meat overrides the taste of the vegetables and the…
There is room for leniency when needed as long as it's not noticeable. Sources: אף שמיוחד לאיש, וכתב הרמ"א רפב, ה אפילו באחד מן הבגדים אסור אף על…
There are technically two options: 1. Although it is recommended for a number of reasons to separate Maaser as soon as one receives earnings, and some Poskim even regard…
You would first have have to see if there is a Kosher version of the ones the hospital gave you. If none are available -which is unlikely - and…
סימנים שמסרה רחל ללאה
שאלה: ראיתי בדפים של מדריכי חתנים שנוהגים בלילה הראשון לקיים שלושת הסימנים שמסרה רחל ללאה שהובא בספר חסד לאברהם. האם זה מנהגנו וכך צריך להדריך את החתנים? תשובה:…
Question: On Shabbos when we wash hands for Hamotzi, do we need to say the Bracha Hamotzi or just say Amen to Baal Habayis? Do we have to say…
