Bracha when posting a Mezuzah on a property that a Goy has partnership in
Questions: 1. In a house that is owned by an intermarried couple, I know that no Bracha is said for a Mezuza on the front door. But what about…
Questions: 1. In a house that is owned by an intermarried couple, I know that no Bracha is said for a Mezuza on the front door. But what about…
Question: What should be done if a few candles start to smoke on Shabbos? Should they be extinguished, adjusted with a metal knife, so they stop smoking? As it…
The Alter Rebbe writes that since there is a safek (doubt) which brachah should be made on rice, we should make a Shehakol, which covers all types of food.…
Yes, if it is a genuine Chassidishe Farbrengen, i.e. the purpose is indeed to be Meorer to be Mosif in Torah and Mitzvos. The food should be of a…
Question: What is the proper way to say the Bracha before and after Hallel? In certain Siddurim it says that when half Hallel is said, the Tzibbur should be…
Or beyond Matanos L'evyonim, can I give Tzeddakah on Purim from Maaser? Answer: Every person is required to give gifts or money of at least a nominal sum…
Question: I know that if you finished Shemoneh Esrei and you forgot Yaaleh Veyavo on Rosh Chodesh by Ma'ariv, you do not go back. However, if you remember while…
Question: If one can not do an Upsherenish on their son's birthday since it is on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh etc. would it be better to do it Motzaei…
As a Tznius safeguard, men at work should not call you by your first name. For an excellent resource on Tznius safeguards at work, see "Nine to Five: A Guide…
Yes, provided her robe will not rise and there is no chance of men seeing the parts of the body which need to be covered. However, if there are men…
יש משחה שעשויה עם חומר לנולין שמגיע מצמר כבשים האם זה כשר?
הרכיב לנולין כשלעצמו כשר. לגבי המשחה, אין כאן המלצה. ראה כאן ראה בשו”ת מעשה חושב ח”ה, ב. וש”נ. #2702
Question: Can I use a tub of water (e.g. an inflatable pool) for a men's Mikvah? And what are things that I can do to make it better, like…
There are two Halachic issues with making instant oatmeal on Shabbos: 1. Bishul: Since the oatmeal was never cooked before, even if it was already baked, one is still not…
בפורים אין להתחתן. אפשרי לעשות את החופה בתענית אסתר והסעודה בערב. בל״ג בעומר מתחתנים. בכלל - בכל שאלות כאלו יש לפנות למסדר קדושין.
No, unless paying for someone else’s therapy. If someone else offers to pay their Ma'aser, you may use it if you can't afford it on your own. …
You should wrap it over the cast. Refuah Sheleima! Sources: אין דין חציצה כשאינו שייך לקשירה - שו״ע אדה״ז כז, ז. שנות חיים בשו״ת סת״ם נד. אבל לכתחילה מחמירים -…
A white noise machine is permitted. Otherwise, one may not leave on a noise machine over Shabbos. However, if it’s really needed for a child, or one who has an ailment,…
The Tzibur should face Mizrach, even if the Aron Hakodesh is in a different direction. However, If the Tzibur is facing the wrong direction, one should not change from their…
Assuming that the Milchig spoon was used for dairy in the last 24 hours, accordingly, if there were sixty times more in the cooked Pareve pan compared to the amount…
Question: Does one have to wash hands after touching a baby's feet (or other body parts that on an older person would be covered) before saying a Bracha etc?…
1. Yes. Indeed, this is the common custom. However, some are particular to use an item which is three by three Etzbaos wide. 2. See here towards the end.
Question: My son's third birthday is on 10 Av, which falls out on Tisha B'av this year, as it is a Nidcha. When should we we make the Upsherenish?…
It is a problem to attend. The Rebbe writes: Inasmuch as the Torah and Mitzvot were given to all the Jews, and to each one individually, for all times and in…
It is an ancient custom, on each Rosh Chodesh, to study one verse of the chapter of Tehillim that corresponds with the current years of a person’s life. The…
Gedolei Yisroel from time immemorial have Davened at Kivrei Tzadikim. While some have understood this practice as Davening to Hashem but at the location of the Kever, there are…
