This is permitted in this case. One is not allowed to use lotion on an adult as a medical treatment. However if it is not as a medical treatment,…
Additional Question: At the party I want the Kallah to make the Bracha on Challah dough to get her to do a Mitzvah before her wedding. A. She will…
No. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז תעא, ח - אפילו בנוגע לערב פסח. #3360
Article #180: Non Kosher Pills There is a heter for a sick person to take non-kosher pills, provided they are 1) swallowed whole, and 2) tasteless. Regarding this halachah,…
Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-395-does-a-glass-bottle-of-snapple-require-tevilah/ #3357
On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…
Question: I am going away for the full Pesach, but my family will be staying at home. Can I just lock up my individual bedroom (and instead of cleaning…
What is the standard for the Crown Heights community as far as Jeans? Is it accepted or not supposed to be worn? Jeans skirts should not be worn. They…
יש לסדרן מחדש כראוי. מראי מקומות: אות חיים ושלום לד, יג. ודלא כשו״ת אבני חן ו. והנה, באות חיים ושלום שם מדבר בהוחלפו לאחרי שכבר הונחו כתיקונן, אבל…
Full Question: I came across an interesting situation. There is meat that is Kosher slaughtered (certified by X) but during the Kosher slaughter Muslims say their blessing on it…
האם יש ענין בנוגע לד’ כוסות להחמיר כשיטת הצל”ח/חזו”א?
אין סיבה לעשות כן. מקורות: בכלל, חזר בו אדה״ז משיעור הנ״ל (ראה שו"ע רבינו הזקן הל' נדה קצ, יג. שו״ת שארית יהודה יו״ד יא. צ״צ יו״ד קב. שם…
Question: Does a mother have to wash her hands before reciting Tehilim etc. if she touched somewhere meant to be covered, since it is not too practical or possible…
Maos Chitim was originally instituted as a tax on every person to help those that are in need for Pesach with wheat or Matzos. Over time it has been…
Specifically: Lubavitch meat cooked in Keilim or in an oven which were used to cook non-Lubavitch meat but with a good hechsher? How about Parve food (such as fish,…
קבלת שבת לפני צאת הכוכבים
שאלה: יש מנין שמקדימים הכנסת ש״ק ומנסים להתפלל מנחה לפני פלג המנחה. יוצא לפעמים שלפני פלג עדיין חסר מהמנין. והם רוצים לדעת האם עדיף שיתפללו ביחידות לפני הפלג או…
You may only buy eggs from a kosher species of duck, meaning one with a מסורה. See here. Which species of ducks are permissible? Particularly, are Indian Runners…
ביצי ברווזים
שאלה: יש לי 2 ברווזים לבנים, זכר ונקבה, הנקבה מטילה ביצה כמעט כל יום האם מותר לאכול את הביצים? האם הן כשרות? האם בהכרח ימצא בהם דם? מענה:…
Ingredients: caprylic/capric triglyceride, kaolin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, ozokerite, ceresin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tocopherol (vitamin E), cocos nucifera (coconut) extract, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower…
Does it make a difference if it is just the melody of the Nigun as opposed to with chords, or other types of harmony? Are we more strict with…
The Fleishig pan needs to be Kashered. Turn the pan upside down on the fire and allow the heat to penetrate for several minutes. The Milchig utensils are all…
Also can I move this coat from one room to another if there is something inside the pocket other than Muktza, like keys? Answer: If you did not…
A Sous-vide machine generally has two parts: An immersion heating element – This does not require Tevilah. The water tub – If made of metal or glass, it is best to Toivel without…
Full Question: I read the article regarding the usage of Sous Vide on Shabbos, I also noticed an article from the OK on this topic, among other things they…
Question: I have weak pelvic muscles & my bladder leaks often: when I cough or sneeze or stand up. I now wear thick bladder protection pads all day (not…
