May a couple get engaged and have a L’Chaim during the 9 Days?
Engagement - Yes. L'Chaim - only if it is small with a bit of refreshments. A normal style L'Chaim may not be made. Other restrictions (such as dancing, listening…
Engagement - Yes. L'Chaim - only if it is small with a bit of refreshments. A normal style L'Chaim may not be made. Other restrictions (such as dancing, listening…
There is no set minhag for the exact day for this. However it seems that the accepted practice is to do it close (but not before) the boys third…
Full Question: I generally wear a mask indoors in stores, etc. because of its protective effect (especially for others). I have the following shaila - When it comes to…
Question: It seems halachically that chadash is a real issue that happened to not be stringently kept for centuries. Nowadays it is much more practical, should one be makpid…
Full Question: We are making a shloshim video presentation for my father. Are we allowed to put music in the background of the video? Most of it will be…
Yes. ראה משנ"ב תקנא, סקי"א: ובזמנינו נהגו להקל בכל זה, משום דהכל נחשב כעת כדי פרנסתינו. #9847
There is a mitzvah of “Ve’asu Li mikdash” (to build a Beis Hamikdash for Hashem). When Am Yisroel (the Jewish nation) was in the midbar (desert), they fulfilled this mitzvah by constructing the Mishkan, and years…
Question: We are making a production in two days and we need to sew some more costumes, is there a way we can be allowed to sew on Rosh…
One should not move homes on Monday (including Sunday night) or Wednesday (including Tuesday night). It most auspicious and preferable to move on Tuesday (including Monday night). If the…
Shliach: I was asked the following by a mekurav: My brother was drafted into the Russian army many years ago. We haven't heard from him in a long time…
There might be serious halachic issues involving the prohibition of ribbis. Poskim have dealt with this issue and suggested various approaches. See also here about the general topic of…
It’s fine. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז פט, ז, שלימוד ברבים מותר לפני תפילה שזכות הרבים דבר גדול אפילו נמשך בלימודו עד שזמן תפילה עובר. ושם ב, שמותר לכתחילה…
Yes you should. See here: https://asktherav.com/when-is-a-married-man-meant-to-wear-a-gartel/ #9725
Question: We wanted to know the halacha with regard to closing on a house purchase in the 3 weeks. And also once that is done with regard to moving…
You may make Techina on Shabbos however it requires a couple of conditions. First you most pour a large amount of liquid right in the beginning so that the…
Question: I’m going away after Tisha B’Av. Am I allowed to do laundry during the 9 days, and the clean clothes will be only worn after 10th of Av?…
These pills may be taken if they are swallowed and not chewed. Although it is preferable not to drink water while taking a pill, if it is needed to…
It is preferable to use a female. If that is not practical, it is permitted to use a male instructor. However, you should ensure that you put boundaries and…
Her status is considered as any other woman, as being in the 24 months of giving birth is not sufficient reason enough for exempting her from fasting. Although the Maharsha”m states…
