Although the rationale for the custom of not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach applies strictly to kosher for Passover Matzah, the common custom is not to eat Chometz Matzah…
Work-related activity should be avoided on Purim, and our Sages warn that someone who works will not see any blessing in it. Having a non-Jew do the work is…
You can’t, though Tzedaka is a good thing always. The Rebbe encourages continuing the themes of Mishloach Manos and Matonos L'Eveyonim even after Purim, though the actual fulfillment of the…
One may place a small amount of lubricant in the area without spreading it. See Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchasa 14:67. #2770 (2)
I got the Mirena IUD inserted on Friday. I know I might stain for a while. How does it work with Mikva? Would I be able to go to…
Yes, as many times Chometz gets stuck there when one is eating and touches under the table and chair. #3415 (2)
It is permissible to perform, watch, or bring out a magician (when done in a Tznius fashion) only if the magician explains to the audience that everything is slight…
Article: Snow on Shabbos According to some Poskim, snow that falls on Shabbos is Muktzeh, but if it fell before Shabbos, it isn’t. Many Poskim say that we may not…
Yes. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז ב, ג. וראה מאמרי אדמו"ר האמצעי דברים ח"א קיד ובהערות שם. וראה גם כאן: https://asktherav.com/hebrew-17723-removing-2-items-of-clothing-simultaneously/ #2454 This answer is sponsored: לע"נ…
If one has already answered Kedushah but hears a Minyan saying Kedushah, he should stop and say it with them. See here for more details. This answer is sponsored:…
Usually after nursing it is very likely a mother will have touched a part of her body that requires Netilas Yadayim. However, if the mother was careful not to touch…
מהם הדינים\מנהגים אם אח צעיר משתדך\מתחתן קודם אחיו הגדול?
הרבי הורה בכמה מקומות שקודם שניגשים לשידוך יש לסדר לבקש מחילה אצל האח הגדול ושימחול לו במחילה גמורה, והמחילה עצמה היא סגולה שגם הוא ימצא שידוך בשעטו"מ. Sources:…
AskTheRav cannot give a definitive answer on this. The following are issues to consider: 1. Is it OK to make a change to the structure of the Beis Hamikdosh? There is…
כיון שיש בעלות לפי חלק מהפוסקים על יצירה ספרותית וזה כולל גם על העריכה והעיצוב, לזאת אסור לצלם דפים אלו אם זה יגרום הפסד או מניעת ריוח למוציא לאור. …
I have been encouraged by a close friend to attend a seminar called MicDrop. I have done a bit of research and there seems to be some questionable Halachic and…
Ovens are challenging to use for Shabbos and Yom Tov, for a number of reasons. The main problem with using them on Shabbos is the thermostat, which is affected by…
Yes. Sources: מטעמי ההיתר: אינו בגדר מטה שמיועד בעיקר לישיבה; השינה בגדר שינת עראי; המטה אינה ראוי׳ לביאה; האוכל אינו על הקרקע (אהל זרוק וכו׳); המקום מלכתחילה מיועד…
It is considered a Keli Sheni (or Shlishi, when using two cups). However, it should be noted that one should be stringent with boiling water in a Keli Sheni,…
If the Kesem is deemed Tamei you may start your five days from it, but for the calendar only an actual flow is considered for Vestos. #2794
These are the following options: Erecting a Mechitzah ten Tefachim tall. However, this Mechitza should not be made on Shabbos. Placing the Seforim in a container which can contain forty…
Must they all be kept? Is the difference only regarding Veses Kavua. How does it work? Answer: After a birth one must keep the Onos (Hachodesh, Beinoni, Hafloga)…
1) Push the buttons to adjust the hospital bed to a sitting/lying position (so she can nurse the baby and sleep when needed)? 2) Push the button to call the…
I.e. a book, you never charged others to borrow, but because a person is using it without permission, the owner would like to stop such behavior by setting a…
The point of the canteen is to give access to kosher food to the students that need that availability. There is also a point or ticket system that they…
Yes. See here at length for an analysis of the issues. Kosher Cholov Yisroel whey protein powder is available. See, for example, here.
