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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…

I have several questions in regards to kashering for Pesach

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,…

My gas stove is the type that lights itself as soon as you begin to turn the knob, it then goes from High to Low. Can I turn it on on Yom Tov or would I have to turn on from before Yom Tov?

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.…

Smoking marijuana on Pesach

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…

Download: Kashering Made Simple – – הכשרת כלים לפסח

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…

Can I keep the Chometz in my freezer if I seal it in garbage bags over Pesach and its kept in a separate section than the Pesach food?

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…

Kitniyos: Is Quinoa Kosher for Pesach?

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…

What Bracha are whole roasted coffee beans (plain)?

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…

I’m now in the hospital and on my left arm I have IV plus my name tag what do I do with Tefillin shel Yad?

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…

What’s the smallest Shiur in ounces for the four cups of the Pesach Seder?

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:…

If a parent passed away and one sat Shiva for one day, and after that he was infected with the virus and they put him to sleep for seven days, is he obligated to make up for the days that he did not sit beforehand?

No, he does not need to make it up. ש"ך יו"ד שמ, מ. #7358

Download: How Is This Year Different Than All Other Years? Halachic Guidelines for Pesach This Year By Rabbi Braun

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יש לנו ילדים שיחיו כבר אחרי בר/בת מצווה, האם הם צריכים לקרוא ק”ש, שמו”ע וברה”מ דווקא באנגלית (כדי שיבינו)?

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…

A non-frum woman came to my house on Yom Tov with public transportation and brought a check as a gift for us. Am I allowed to cash it?

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…

Can one take a cold shower in place of a Mikva on Shabbos? Can this also be allowed for kedusha yesira (Tosefes Tahara) and not just Tevillas Ezra?

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…

Can a two year old use the same highchair tray on Pesach as year round if its cleaned?

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…

How do I make a siyum without a minyan?

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…

My child goes to playgroup and we pay at the beginning of every month. Due to the coronavirus… Do I have any obligation to pay?

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…

I cut two lemon slices with a fleishig knife and added to boiling water in a milchig glass mug (not Ben-yomo) for my tea. What’s the status of my tea and mug?

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. …

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Is it permissible to use night lights that are activated by light/dark on Shabbos?

I have several questions in regards to kashering for Pesach

My gas stove is the type that lights itself as soon as you begin to turn the knob, it then goes from High to Low. Can I turn it on on Yom Tov or would I have to turn on from before Yom Tov?

Smoking marijuana on Pesach

Download: Kashering Made Simple – – הכשרת כלים לפסח

Can I keep the Chometz in my freezer if I seal it in garbage bags over Pesach and its kept in a separate section than the Pesach food?

Kitniyos: Is Quinoa Kosher for Pesach?

What Bracha are whole roasted coffee beans (plain)?

I’m now in the hospital and on my left arm I have IV plus my name tag what do I do with Tefillin shel Yad?

What’s the smallest Shiur in ounces for the four cups of the Pesach Seder?

If a parent passed away and one sat Shiva for one day, and after that he was infected with the virus and they put him to sleep for seven days, is he obligated to make up for the days that he did not sit beforehand?

Download: How Is This Year Different Than All Other Years? Halachic Guidelines for Pesach This Year By Rabbi Braun

יש לנו ילדים שיחיו כבר אחרי בר/בת מצווה, האם הם צריכים לקרוא ק”ש, שמו”ע וברה”מ דווקא באנגלית (כדי שיבינו)?

A non-frum woman came to my house on Yom Tov with public transportation and brought a check as a gift for us. Am I allowed to cash it?

Can one take a cold shower in place of a Mikva on Shabbos? Can this also be allowed for kedusha yesira (Tosefes Tahara) and not just Tevillas Ezra?

Can a two year old use the same highchair tray on Pesach as year round if its cleaned?

How do I make a siyum without a minyan?

My child goes to playgroup and we pay at the beginning of every month. Due to the coronavirus… Do I have any obligation to pay?

I cut two lemon slices with a fleishig knife and added to boiling water in a milchig glass mug (not Ben-yomo) for my tea. What’s the status of my tea and mug?

Can I kasher an electric hot plate?

האם ניתן להכשיר תנור לפסח דרך הפירוליטי (pyrolyse)? והאם זה מקובל באנ”ש?

My husband is a Kohen. Is it permissible for me to go with my baby boy to visit the Brooklyn Children’s museum?

Guidelines for going to the Mikvah

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