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Question: About 8 years ago I used a friend's phone without permission and went on to various websites, not realising it I signed him up to SMS messages from these things which racked up a bill of several hundred… Question: About 8 years ago I used a friend's phone without permission and went on to various websites, not realising it I signed him up to SMS messages from these things which racked up a bill of several hundred GBP on his parents card. Should I pay? Do they or he have to know the money is coming from me? Do I have to ask him for Mechila? Answer: Causing someone to lose money or pay a charge is considered stealing and you must repay them for all charges that was your fault. If you are embarrassed to…Show more
לדעתי אפשר להקל ולהתחיל מג׳ ימים לפני החתונה, ועכ״פ שיהי׳ משבת שלפני החתונה ואילך. מקורות: בברכות נד, ב שחתן וכלה צריכים שימור מן המזיקין.…
If the snap is attached to the Tzitzis it is not acceptable. Sources: בשו״ע אדה״ז י, יח: צריך ליזהר בטליתות קטנים שלנו…
Haadama and Borei Nefashos, unless pureed and unrecognizable where it would be Shehakol. While quinoa is technically classified by many as a grain, it is not one of the “five grains” (wheat, barley, spelt, oats and rye), nor is… Haadama and Borei Nefashos, unless pureed and unrecognizable where it would be Shehakol. While quinoa is technically classified by many as a grain, it is not one of the “five grains” (wheat, barley, spelt, oats and rye), nor is considered a semi-grain like Orez which is Mezonos (There is a dispute whether this refers to rice or millet). Thus, it is Haadama. #3054Show more
Aside from the legal issues which are different from state to state, there are also Halachic issues. See more here. #3052
Question: My husband has Yortzeit for his father today. His sister in law (My sister) is making a wedding for her daughter. The Chuppah is before Shkiah, so it falls out on the Yortzeit. What parts of the wedding… Question: My husband has Yortzeit for his father today. His sister in law (My sister) is making a wedding for her daughter. The Chuppah is before Shkiah, so it falls out on the Yortzeit. What parts of the wedding is he permitted to attend? Answer: He may attend the Kabalas Panim and Chuppah. The meal is after nightfall, so it is not a problem either. Sources: קבלת פנים וחופה - ראה 2862 אפילו לאבל תוך…Show more
I have a first cousins wedding who I am very close with, and would like to go even for short while. Answer: One may attend the Kabolas Ponim when in mourning, after Shiva, provided there is no music.… I have a first cousins wedding who I am very close with, and would like to go even for short while. Answer: One may attend the Kabolas Ponim when in mourning, after Shiva, provided there is no music. Nonetheless, it is recommended to serve something to the guests, so that the mourner will be considered a waiter or waitress when attending. A mourner after Shloshim may attend the Chuppah if it takes place outdoors, not in the same location as the meal. They should endeavor to leave before the music begins. A mourner may not attend a wedding…Show more
According to Halacha, one may Kasher a Oven for Pesach, though there are various levels of Chumra as to how to Kasher the oven. Some are Machmir not to rely on any Kashering of their oven, even if it… According to Halacha, one may Kasher a Oven for Pesach, though there are various levels of Chumra as to how to Kasher the oven. Some are Machmir not to rely on any Kashering of their oven, even if it is self clean and even if the glass doors are covered and even with an insert. Although this is an extreme Chumra, there is some room for this Chumra, within the framework of Halacha. If you are indeed Machmir not to Kasher your year round oven for Pesach use, even with the above conditions, there is no difference, and this…Show more
According to Halacha, one may clean glasses with the Tallis Katan, though some are stringent. With the Tallis Gadol, one should not clean their glasses. However, even with the Tallis Gadol, if it is in order to be able… According to Halacha, one may clean glasses with the Tallis Katan, though some are stringent. With the Tallis Gadol, one should not clean their glasses. However, even with the Tallis Gadol, if it is in order to be able to Daven and it is not really dirty, just to give it a shine, there is room for leniency. Sources: ראה במשנ״ב כא, יב, שהביא מהפמ״ג בא״א א ( ע״פ הט״ז שם…Show more
You may not return it, since you already made a Kinyan, unless the seller agrees. Sources: חושן משפט סימן קפ"ט ועוד…
Tekufas Nissan this year (5780) corresponds to Tuesday, 13 Nissan. However, the Bracha on the trees should be said in the month of Nissan, not earlier or later. It may be said any time in the month of Nissan.… Tekufas Nissan this year (5780) corresponds to Tuesday, 13 Nissan. However, the Bracha on the trees should be said in the month of Nissan, not earlier or later. It may be said any time in the month of Nissan. If the trees no longer have flowers, no Bracha is said on them. Sources: ראה סדבה"נ יג, יד. ובימי ניסן דוקא הוא -…Show more
In such a case, one should rather read them not in one breath than reading orally. Sources: אם החסיר השומע בתחילתה או בסופה או ענין שלם…
Question: I asked my sister for a laptop. She offered to send it with my mother who would be returning back from her on Shabbos day. (My mother is not Shomer Shabbos yet). Should I tell my sister not… Question: I asked my sister for a laptop. She offered to send it with my mother who would be returning back from her on Shabbos day. (My mother is not Shomer Shabbos yet). Should I tell my sister not to send the laptop with my mother since the laptop is technically for me? Or can I use it? Answer: You may not have someone do a Melacha, such as carrying, for you on Shabbos. Therefore, it should not be sent through your mother. #3057Show more
You should finish as soon as possible, during the next few days (but not at night). Sources: ההוראה הכללית היא בש״ק לפני התפלה, כבכ״מ. וגם בהיום…
If the grill or cedar plank is totally clean, it is okay. See here and here.
No. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-531-mixed-swimming-exercise-or-skating/ See also here: https://asktherav.com/1758-there-is-an-exercise-class-with-only-female-participants-however-the-instructor-is-male-is-it-okay-to-join-the-class/ #3034
If you are not part of a Mezuman, and you are not disturbing the others, there is no issue with talking. See here.
Question: A friend of mine dropped off food outside of my house as a present. In the bag it included cooked meat and chicken and was sitting on the doorstep for a while. Can everything inside the bag be… Question: A friend of mine dropped off food outside of my house as a present. In the bag it included cooked meat and chicken and was sitting on the doorstep for a while. Can everything inside the bag be eaten? Do I have to be חושש for בשר שנתעלם מן העין? Answer: If there is a Tevi’as Ayin that it is the same meat or chicken that was sent, e.g. it is identifiable in the manner it was cut (you can verify this by sending a picture of the food to the one who sent it to you)…Show more
Please see here for answer.
If the tinting of the eyelashes is well maintained without noticeable gaps, there is room for leniency to Tovel with eye lash tint on. Use only dye which has no independent substance to it, only colour, i.e. it is… If the tinting of the eyelashes is well maintained without noticeable gaps, there is room for leniency to Tovel with eye lash tint on. Use only dye which has no independent substance to it, only colour, i.e. it is absorbed in the lashes and is not felt above the surface. Permanent dye is always less of a problem than semi-permanent. Tinting appointment should be scheduled long enough before Mikvah for the extra dye to be removed. Dye which remains on the face after treatment could be a Chatzitzah. The dye should well maintained so she feels comfortable being seen…Show more
Q1. What is the Bracha on Cholent made of potato, barley and meat, where barley is all disintegrated? A. Mezonos. Q2. What is the Bracha on Cholent made with cholent mix beans, meat, potatoes and brown rice? A.… Q1. What is the Bracha on Cholent made of potato, barley and meat, where barley is all disintegrated? A. Mezonos. Q2. What is the Bracha on Cholent made with cholent mix beans, meat, potatoes and brown rice? A. Assuming it does not have barley, you would make the requisite bracha based on which ingredient is the primary ingredient. If no ingredient can be defined as primary, which is usually the case as all are considered of equal importance, you would follow the bracha of the ingredient which is the majority. If any of the items other than the…Show more
If in liquid form, Shehakol. If not crushed completely to become a liquid and pieces are noticeable, Haetz.
Questions: 1. Are there Halachic sources for covering the entire knee even when wearing colored socks or stockings sitting or standing? 2. Are those who are lenient in this area going against Halacha or are there opinions to rely… Questions: 1. Are there Halachic sources for covering the entire knee even when wearing colored socks or stockings sitting or standing? 2. Are those who are lenient in this area going against Halacha or are there opinions to rely on? Answers: 1. Yes. See here at length. The real question is the other way around: do we have any original sources that indicate that it is OK that the bottom part of the leg not be covered with a skirt? Indeed, historically, women would wear long dresses. At any rate, the Rebbe writes (לקוטי שיחות יח ע׳ 447)…Show more
Question: Do we make a Bracha when we Toivel vessels nowadays? I heard that because the owner of the company of utensils may be a Jew, so we do not make Bracha out of this concern? (Unless we know… Question: Do we make a Bracha when we Toivel vessels nowadays? I heard that because the owner of the company of utensils may be a Jew, so we do not make Bracha out of this concern? (Unless we know for sure it is owned by a non-Jew) Please explain. Answer: If you are buying utensils in a place where most manufacturers of this type of product are non-Jewish, you should make a Bracha. Furthermore, if you are buying the product from a non-Jewish store, you should make a Bracha regardless. Sources: בבעלות משותפת של החומר והאומן נכרי, חייב טבילה בברכה…Show more
Granite counter tops that are sealed can be Kashered. See here. Porcelain cannot be Kashered.
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