If something is mixed together with another thing, like toys or clothes, it is אסור to separate one from another to sort each one and organize. However, if the…
Question: I have seen about the Chiyuv Aliya a husband has when the wife goes to Shul the first time after birth, and after 40 days from birth, etc.…
Q. It is brought in Tzava'as Rebbi Yehuda Hachassid (55) that a mother should start nursing on the left side. Is this the practice L'poel too? A. Yes, where…
Q. Is beer by a Sholom Zachor a Minhag or a "Grubkeit"? A. This is a very popular Minhag, most likely instituted because beer was considered a basic drink,…
1) Not permitted 2) If the baby needs an exact amount,then it is permitted. If, however, the baby does not need an exact amount, then better not to use. The…
In many places - see references below. Sources: אג״ק ז ע׳ שט. שם ע׳ שכח. יד ע׳ רכח. יח ע׳ שצד. יט ע׳ עד. כג ע׳ קנו. שם…
This Shema is not like Shema during davening and one may be mafsik for a tzorech of any dvar mitzvah or mipnei hakovod, even in the middle of a…
Answer: There is no need to affix a Mezuzah (if the right side is indeed the kitchen counter) since it is not completely aligned to the other…
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. #2450 This…
(if she needs to wash afterwards, does that prohibit her from saying a Brachah until she washes)? Answer: Usually after nursing it is very likely a mother will…
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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…
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,…
