Where there is no choice one may do it. Sources: אף שהקנין חל בשבת - ולדעת רעק״א קנט ג״ז אסור - הרי במחלוקת שנוי. וי״א בדעת אדה״ז להיתר.…
You would be able to use Maaser if all of the following apply: 1. You are not benefitting financially from this training, such as by obtaining a paid job…
You should daven Maariv only once, and then Daven Shacharis after it becomes light, by which time it is Wednesday morning (due to crossing the Dateline). Explanation: The…
Generally yes. However front doors normally are smaller than 4x4 Amos, thus they are put up without a Bracha. The area in front of the door doesn't have…
The oven should be clean from actual residue between fish and meat. Some are particular to designate separate pots for both or in the case of an oven preheat…
אסור להתקין תוכנות אלו. מקורות: ראה אצלנו כאן בשאלה 1000. https://asktherav.com/copyright-with-seforim/ ומועתק בכאן ממאמר אחר בנושא: נחלקו פוסקי הדורות האחרונים האם שייכת 'בעלות' על יצירה שאינה…
Ksav Yad Kodesh There is a discussion between the Poskim on this subject. Some say that one should be Machmir Le'Chathila to write בס"ד and not ב"ה in order…
The bowl is still Pareve. Sources: מה שחידש הש"ך בסי' צ"ד ס"ק ט"ו לענין קביעת תשמיש הוא כשהכף הוא בן יומו. וחומרא הוא והבו דלא לוסיף עלה. …
Generally, not okay. However, it depends on the extent of his Chilul Shabbos. It’s advisable to discuss your situation with a Rov. Sources: ראה בה״ג הל׳ שחיטת חולין…
האם אפשר לשים מצה במרק (כלי שלישי) בשבת?
יש מחמירים גם בכלי שלישי. טעמים ומקורות: כ״כ להדיא ביראים סי׳ עדר (אף שבכל דבריו לא הזכיר כלל חשש בישול בכלי שלישי. ועמד בזה בבית ארזים שיח, קפז).…
If the purpose is purely to hold the pie without intending to taste the pie, it would be the Bracha of the pie. Usually, if the crust is sweet…
1. מתי תתחיל לשבת שבעה? — מיד. ע״פ אג״ק ו ע׳ קג. וכן נתפשטה ההוראה. והטעמים המבוארים שם שייכים גם לעניננו. ובמק״א - לע״ע אינו מוכן לדפוס - הארכנו.…
It’s not a problem. But make sure to break for Maariv. See Halacha2go.com #648. #4560
There is no minimum amount. although it should be noticeable, not just on the hole. We are particular that it shouldn’t be longer than Shiur כשעורה, approximately 1 cm.…
One who lends money to others is fully entitled to collect the loan. One may ask for repayment, and if a check bounces, one may contact the borrower to…
What Bracha do I make on...? A Applesauce Avocado dip (guacamole) B Babka, made with Challah dough Bamba (peanut butter-flavored snack) Beer Bread Blintzes Borekas; water-based dough Borekas;…
Question: Many schools struggle with finances often forced to raise millions of dollars a year and have difficulty paying their teachers timely and covering their bills. Tuition is discounted…
Plain sugar doesn’t need a Hechsher. Unflavored coffee beans or Instant coffee doesn’t need a Hechsher. Some are particular to always get even harmless raw ingredients with a Hechsher…
Pasta raw, without eggs or oil - Does not require certification. Quinoa, raw – Does not require certification. Rice, raw or parboiled, unseasoned - Does not require certification. Rice…
It is important to point out that if this is regarding a camp activity, then whatever written further below has no bearing on what should be done in camp. The…
The Keilim may be bought but must first be kashered. Food cooked in these Keilim are forbidden. טעמים ומקורות: ראה מג״א שיח, א. פמ״ג בא״א. תהל״ד א. ובאו״א -…
L'Chatchila one should not do so, unless another layer is placed in between. See also here for more info: מקור: רמ"א סי' צ"ב ס"ח. #4521
The custom is to avoid traveling unless done for a Mitzvah or if it can’t be delayed. Traveling for fun should not be done during this time. When necessary…
While the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch states to cover the Challos until after Kiddush, rumor has it that the Rebbe had them covered till after Hamotzi. טעמים ומקורות:…
In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkiah someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkiah came and he was told more than 3 times to stop,…
