The Alter Rebbe rules that unsalted fish is Muktzah on Shabbos. Based on this is sushi Muktzah?
If one eats raw fish and it’s common in his locale to do so, it is not Muktzah. Some say it is necessary to have most people eat it.…
If one eats raw fish and it’s common in his locale to do so, it is not Muktzah. Some say it is necessary to have most people eat it.…
This is quite a serious issue, regardless of the venue. Anything which can be interpreted in any way as a tacit approval of the movement or temple is unacceptable.…
A1. The orange juice is permissible. Q2. So that means that uncovered soup, tomato sauce, drinks like coke or iced tea are all fine? Also, when is Gilui…
There is a product on the market which is an undershirt with Tzitzis on it. It’s worn by some people in hot weather, or while exercising or jogging. In…
If there is a big need, one may attend a workshop (that is in a Kosher fashion) taking place in a Muslim school. This is especially since the event…
There is no Halachic problem in doing so. Gedolei Yisroel of all generations, including the Rebbe, have done so. Some are careful not to write their own Chiddushim in…
The Milchig knife needs to be Kashered. The Fleishig dishes are fine. Sources: .סי' צ"ה ש"ך סק"י
The part that comes in contact with the corn requires Tevilah. Regarding electric appliances in general - see here: https://asktherav.com/do-i-need-to-toivel-my-electric-hot-water-urn/
The problem with a Chasan giving the Kalah a ring before the Marriage under the Chupah, particularly in the context of an engagement proposal and using words associated with…
According to Halacha, if it is clean it needs no rinsing. However, some say that according to Kabalah it should be rinsed even if clean. The Rebbe would wipe…
When making a cup of coffee or tea on Shabbos, it is common to pour boiling water into a cup that was previously used for hot water or was rinsed…
There is a specific prohibition against using any type of boat or other flotation device on Shabbos and/or Yom Tov, even on a private lake etc. (though it may be…
Question: The Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch (Mahadura Basra) indicates that it is appropriate to wake up before Alos Hashachar. How should we conduct ourselves nowadays? Answer: Poskim say…
One may wear a hairband with teeth on Shabbos outdoors provided that it is connected firm to the hair. One may put on and adjust a hairband with teeth…
According to most Poskim, tap water in NYC must be filtered due the infestation of copepods or crustaceans. Thus, if one isn’t filtering their water, you should not drink…
One should not buy any fish from a non-Kosher store if the skin has been removed and you cannot identify if it has scales (and is actually a kosher…
Expressing Mother’s Milk on Shabbos A nursing mother may feed her baby in the usual manner on Shabbos. This sometimes entails expressing some milk directly into a newborn’s mouth,…
Firstly, one needs to ensure that there is no tearing on letters or designs when opening any package. If it is possible to open the package without ripping the…
Poskim address the subject of pasta that was first cooked and ready to eat as a regular cooked food, but then further baked, such as lasagna or baked ziti.…
Q. When is the 7th hour that we're not supposed to make Kiddush? A. There is a dispute whether it is the seventh hour of that specific day or…
Mentalist - If the performer clearly attributes their results to natural skills, such as the ability to read body language or to manipulate the subject subliminally through psychological suggestion,…
Question: My cleaning help saw a bottle of non-Mevushal wine on my dining room table, but she did not touch it. Can it be used for Kiddush? Can it…
Am I as a Bochur allowed to hug/hold/touch my 3 year old niece? Despite a common misconception, there are strict Halachic guidelines regarding touching, hugging, and kissing relatives…
There is no Halachic issue whatsoever with doing so, nor is such a Kepeida or custom to be particularly cautious about this matter recorded in any of the Seforim which…
Can I give Maaser to non-Jews who ask for money, in the subway let's say? Answer: One must give Tzedaka, even a minimal amount, to all people who stop and…
