Is one allowed to read Chassidishe story books on Nittel?
Yes. Sources: כן המנהג בחצרות חסידים. וכן נהג הר״י ע״ה וויינבערג בשידור ברדיו, ומפי השמועה - ע״פ הוראה. (וראה יומן להרב חדקוב טבת תשל״ב. כפ״ח גל׳ 646). וראה…
Yes. Sources: כן המנהג בחצרות חסידים. וכן נהג הר״י ע״ה וויינבערג בשידור ברדיו, ומפי השמועה - ע״פ הוראה. (וראה יומן להרב חדקוב טבת תשל״ב. כפ״ח גל׳ 646). וראה…
A water cooler is essentially a fridge. Still, even with a fridge, the usage of modern fridges on Shabbos isn’t that simple. See here for more details: Halacha2go.com article…
While it is forbidden to directly filter on Shabbos due to Borer (see Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch 319: 23), if a filter is attached to the faucet it is…
The Brachah is made by the one who is separating the Challah, even if it is not their dough and they are not baking it.
No. This is a violation of Yichud. Sources: אשה אחת עם שני אנשים מותר רק בכשרים. ולדעת הצ״צ אה״ע קלט - צ״ל חזקת כשרות מיוחדת - ראה כאן באתר. ואף…
1. From half-hour before the time for Krias Shma until after one Davens Maariv, it is forbidden to eat a proper meal. However, one may snack on small quantities…
Spending Shabbos at a Hotel Due to the widespread use of technology, there are quite a number of issues that have to be addressed prior to spending Shabbos at…
You may bring the bags to the front desk to watch. Since giving the bags to the hotel to watch is a permissible act, there is no issue of…
I know that we don’t cut our nails on Thursday. Answer: If there is a need or if it is for a Mitzvah, you may do it on…
Question: I asked my brother for a large loan and he was not able to give me one. However, he offered to give me from his bank (home equity)…
If not, can one give Maaser for funds received in a check before depositing it? If not, what about after depositing it, before it has been processed (e.g. Mobile…
If you are teaching a full Brachah of Shemone Esrei, you can teach the song using Hashem's name if it is necessary. However, it is preferred to say Hashem’s name…
Question: I have heard that on some fast days and the night following it, meat/chicken shouldn't be eaten. Which fast days does this apply to and is this the…
There is no such Halacha. Some are particular about this as they are concerned that broken dishes are associated with Kelipah, which brings about forgetting one’s learning. However, there…
יש החוששים שמורחים כלי מתכת וטפלון בשומן מן החי בשעת היצור ודורשים להגעיל. למעשה, מן הדין אין צורך כלל להגעיל, והוא חומרא בעלמא. ויתכן שגם אינו בגדר מדת חסידות.…
It is forbidden to use on Shabbos. Sources: עיין סימן שמ מש"ז ס"ק ג בנוגע אותיות שפולטים ע"י האש שאסור מדרבנן, ואע"פ שאינו דומה ממש, דהתם מתכוון -…
Question: Are lifting weights and stretching, done for enjoyment, completely Assur on Shabbos? I have a designated routine that I've been doing specifically on Shabbos, so it is not…
There is no requirement, but it is a Minhag to pay for part or all of the Seudah, depending on circumstances. Sources: בארחות חיים הל׳ מילה שנותן מעות…
I recently came across a blanket on the street. I was afraid to touch it and find its owner being that I was in an unsafe part of the neighborhood,…
The primary issue with putting together jigsaw puzzles is the issue of writing (Koisev), while taking them apart is the issue of erasing (Moichek). The prohibitions of writing and…
If the money is given for a specific cause, Maaser should not be given. See here for more on this topic: https://asktherav.com/article-737-maaser-on-gift-money/
It is permissible if when it is plugged in you are careful it doesn’t get unplugged. It is worthwhile to cover the part that is plugged in to remember not…
If they will remain for thirty days after Tevilah, it is OK. One may be lenient if it will remain a week after Mikvah, if it will also remain for…
It would depend on what type of dirt you are referring to: • Dirt stuck to clothes and is 1. Moist and soft and 2. A stain will remain…
Yes. Source: שוע"ר שי, יד. #2154b
