For example, if I say Yom Alef for one person from a group that finishes the Tehillim, and then I add another name for a different group that finishes…
No problem to use. In fact, this is preferred over “regular” liquid soaps - see here: https://asktherav.com/4116-do-i-need-to-dissolve-my-dish-soap-before-shabbos-or-is-it-already-watery-enough-to-use/ Sources: ע"פ קצות השולחן סימן קמו בבדי השולחן סוף סקל"ב שאין…
When it is common for people to enter the elevator at any floor (for example, during the day and beginning of night), there is no problem of Yichud according…
One may not enter a Catholic School even for a purpose like this. ש"ך יו"ד קמט, א. שו"ע קנ, א. #6057
Your question assumes that this is only a problem for a single girl. There can be serious issues with such a setup to begin with, even for married people…
There is a way for it to be considered kosher according to the Shulchan Aruch (see Yoreh Deah 123:16). The reason is that the wine crystals become so deteriorated…
Question: Can a woman recite Birchas Hagomel (on Shabbos) from the women’s section? Or at the Torah? Answer: It is permissible to do so from the women’s gallery…
Say it now. Sources: סדר ברכת הנהנין פי"ג ה"ה: "ואם איחר מלברך יש לו תשלומין כל זמן שירצה ונכון שלא לאחר ג' ימים". וראה בברכת הבית שער כז…
He should go back unless he already said Boruch Ata Hashem. ערך השולחן טייב קכז, א בשם המאירי מגילה כד, ב (לפני משנה ו), ושם הביאו בשם הגאונים. והו״ד…
I know of no instruction from the Rebbe one way or another. For many years, the Paroches was changed after Simchas Torah. Furthermore, in many places it’s changed even…
Question: Apologize for asking a non-Halachic question, though it is relevant to Maaseh B'Poel; I am considering buying the set of Yalkut Me’am Lo’ez. However, I realized that many…
We stand during Davening as a slave before his master, with awe and fear. One should make an effort to Daven standing even if it means pushing off Davening…
Yes. Sources: ויש בזה קיום מצות פו״ר. וכמו שמצינו בלאה שהתפללה כן - ברכות ס, א. ומש״א שם ובשו״ע או״ח רל, א - היינו ע״ד הרגיל. ולהעיר מב״ב…
People often ask whether it’s permissible to use their maaser money (a tenth of one’s earnings donated to charity) to purchase raffle tickets, such as at a Chinese auction, where the…
Question: Is it OK to go to the Ohel at night? How about not eating; I can't eat all day, or it's OK not to eat just from Shkiah?…
Halloween is rooted in Avoda Zara. Celebrating Halloween also involves serious issues of Chukos Hagoyim, especially that it is difficult to find a rational explanation to the celebrations other…
The dedicated team of Rabbonim at AskTheRav would like to wish you a Gut Chodesh Elul! “The King is in the field . . and displays a benevolent countenance…
It's OK to live near a non Jewish cemetery. Upon seeing a non-Jewish burial site one recites the following Passuk (ירמי׳ נ, יב): בּ֤וֹשָׁה אִמְּכֶם֙ מְאֹ֔ד חָפְרָ֖ה יֽוֹלַדְתְּכֶ֑ם הִנֵּה֙…
Question: My children want to say Tehillim on Shabbos Mevorchim and will earn rewards for it. They will earn rewards by the amount of time they spend saying Tehillim.…
This is sourced in many Sefarim. It is considered a Sakana to blow out candles. כלבו קיח. ראשית חכמה בחופת אליהו רבה ג. והוב״ד בבא״ח ש״ב פינחס יח. לחה״פ…
One should let the buyer know about the market rate of this second hand item, and if he agrees it is permitted. Sources: חו״מ רכ״ז סכ״א. שוע"ר הלכות…
Yes. However, it’s best to wrap first in something and then discard. ראה גנזי הקודש טז הערה יט. יט, יג. https://asktherav.com/how-should-one-dispose-of-the-menorah-wicks-and-also-the-shabbos-candles/ #6466
See here for a thorough analysis of the parameters of this Mitzvah: https://asktherav.com/i-am-teaching-a-high-school-class-about-the-mitzva-of-pru-urvu-what-is-the-mitzvah-mdoiraisa-and-what-is-the-mitzva-mderabanan/#.XcvxTrulXq8.link This link in itself deals with the basic premise in your question. In addition…
זיווג בליל שני של שבועות: האם אפשר או שנכלל בהימים שנוהגים חומרא בהם עפ״י קבלה?
תשובה: אפשרי. אבל יש שנהגו להחמיר. שאלה: האם אסור בשני הלילות שמע"צ ושמח"ת או רק שמע״צ? תשובה: הרבה מחמירים בשניהם. אבל אפשר להקל בליל שמחת תורה. …
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