Fasting on Tisha B’Av for an expectant or nursing mother
An expectant or nursing mother who is suffering undue weakness or one who is at a stage of her pregnancy where fasting is deemed unhealthy for her (or for…
An expectant or nursing mother who is suffering undue weakness or one who is at a stage of her pregnancy where fasting is deemed unhealthy for her (or for…
Although the following link discuses specifically a dream about losing teeth, the same applies to a dream about getting married. https://asktherav.com/my-7-year-old-daughter-dreamed-that-she-lost-her-teeth-does-she-have-to-make-hatavas-chalom-for-which-dreams-should-we-make-hatavas-chalom/ #10009
It may be pierced, but should not be done in the three weeks. See here: https://asktherav.com/6323-at-what-age-can-a-girl-have-her-ears-pierced/ https://asktherav.com/4831-surgery-in-the-3-weeks/ #10003
Question: I live 1 hour and 15 minute walk from Shul. I drive there during the week. I feel uncomfortable walking there mincha & maariv at night. only Shachris…
Fleishig should be served if possible. This applies to any seudas mitzvah, especially a Bris. There are also sources which attribute special segulos the fleishig meal has upon the…
No. בפועל, נהוג שלא לשנות את הכתובה. לפירוט השיטות בנושא, ואריכות בהסברת השיטות ראה בהלכה יומית אות תקיד. #967
No. Sources: אסור ללבוש בגדים חדשים בשבת חזון - מג"א תקנ"א, ו. משנ"ב שם, ס"ק ט. ומה גם שה"ז בגד חשוב. ראה אג"מ או"ח ח"ד סימן פ. רבבות…
Our Minhag at a Siyum Mesechta is to recite Kadish D'Rabonon. Please see also the following link: https://asktherav.com/do-we-say-kaddish-at-a-siyum/ #10035
This depends on the process used. The process would determine what is the correct Bracha. If the process is that it remains as corn and it is steamed, the…
You may. Sources: ראה אג"מ או"ח ח"ג (ח"ה), סימן פ וברבבות אפרים ח"א סי' שעה, שאסור מר"ח דהוא כבנין של שמחה. וראה במ״מ כאן https://asktherav.com/771-is-one-allowed-to-purchase-new-cutlery-for-shabbos-in-the-nine-days-if-one-already-purchased-dishes-for-shabbos-in-the-nine-days-by-accident-can-they-be-toiveled-in-the-nine-days-or-do-we-hav/#.XxYqs1lT2qs.link ובמשנ"ב תקנ"א ס"ק יא…
Maaser is intended to benefit the poor. Nonetheless, it is customary to use Maaser money for other non obligatory mitzvos. If this is an obligatory training course, Maaser may…
Question: It says here that "Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim...." In the notes, it…
Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part…
If you are lighting on time or if no one else lives with you, you may light with a Bracha. If you’re lighting late and you’re living with family…
If absolutely necessary, you may. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-467-height-of-menorah/ #6445
האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש?
שאלה: האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש וכדומה? ואם יש מקום לומר שיש לחוש למה שהבריות אומרים, וכמנהג נשים זקינות שנהגו לחוש להן?…
In general a Psak which the local Rov gives for his community has to be adhered to by the members of the community. The Rebbe in many of his…
Hamotzie. Sources: See Seder Birkas Hanehnin 2:13 as to what would make it change to Mezonos. #9955
Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later…
Question: They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it.…
