Does Masser need to be given from tax refund?
If one did not give Maaser on the gross income when he received it, he is now obligated to give Maaser on this money. Follow up Question: What…
If one did not give Maaser on the gross income when he received it, he is now obligated to give Maaser on this money. Follow up Question: What…
Full Question: Is there room to be lenient and not need to check a jacket that has no wool or linen stated on the tag, and most of the…
No. Unless your parents are not Makpid. Even in this case, if there is someone there who has no parents you shouldn’t say it. The common custom, however, is that…
Question: My main reason in sending this Email to you is because the gap between the Klal and the leadership is growing to a point that many people (including…
Answer: One is not allowed to tear paper towels on shabbos, even not on the perforated line. Regarding toilet paper, where no other other choice exists, one may rip…
Should I still say Tachanun on my own while they say Hallel? Should I leave the room and say it? If I leave the room, do I put my head…
Yes, you should skip Tachanun, but in a manner that doesn't call attention to your behavior. טעמים ומקורות: בכללות הענין ילה״ע מאג״ק ח״ז ע׳ קכה ואילך. והנה יש…
No. מקור: שו״ע יו״ד פט, א. #4171
There are countless details involved in converting ovens and stoves from meat use to dairy, but this is not the forum to delve into this at length. (We will…
There is a prohibition of doing business with non-kosher food, in addition to the prohibition of benefiting from some issurim (such as milk and meat mixtures). The best solution…
Question: There was a Minhag to eat colored eggs on Lag BaOmer. I once heard that we don't do it any more (Bechukas Hagoyim?). Now it's going around that…
Once she actually slept there. מקורות: ראה שערי דעה לבעל שמן רוקח קצה, ד. וראה שערי טוהר טו, ד, ו. שיעורי שבה״ל נדה קצה, ה, ג-ד. בדה״ש קצה,…
This requires a Libbun Gamur. This can be accomplished by putting it into his self clean oven for a complete cycle. #4066
Question: I am doing construction in my house and I am getting rid of an opening in the wall of an air conditioner and closing the opening. I remember…
Answer: If you cannot find a Minyan either in Eretz Yisroel or in Chutz La'aretz to hear this Parasha, then there’s nothing else you can do about it. …
Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in…
שאלה: האם יש התייחסות מהרבי להשקלא וטריא אם ללדת בבית או בבית הרפואה?
:תשובה בשיחת י״ט כסלו תשמ״ז (סה״ש תשמ״ז א ע׳ 146 ובהערה 10) בקשר עם תליית שיר המעלות בבית הרפואה, נזכר בדרך אגב, ש״בימינו אלה מסיבות רפואיות יולדות הנשים בבית…
Answer: If part of her leg will be showing, then this is a serious issue. It is a breach of Tznius. The counselors must be such a model of…
No. When the oven door is opened, the thermostat will detect the cold air that rushes in and will activate the heating element if it is off at that…
Here are the links to the rolling pins I was considering to buy: First link. Second link. Answer: The information there is very limited and does not describe…
In general terms, frozen fruit or vegetables with no additives may be eaten without a Hechsher, provided they are not from Eretz Yisroel or China, and provided there is…
If the potato Kugel is still warm then you may, if however the potato Kugel is completely cold then you are not allowed. #4050
Question: I am interested in converting to Judaism. However, I am transgender and I have done a lot of research as to whether this is accepted in Judaism, however…
It’s very hard to give advice about this matter because it really depends on the particular circumstances of the individual, his capacity etc. It is worthwhile talking with one…
10% is Maaser. 20% or a fifth is Chomesh. The common practice (there is a Machlokes whether it is Min Hatorah, Miderabanan or a custom which was accepted and…
