Article: Payment for Work Done on Shabbos
Is there a Halachic way to get paid to run a kids program in a Shul on Shabbos? Can I charge for tutoring done on Shabbos? One may…
Is there a Halachic way to get paid to run a kids program in a Shul on Shabbos? Can I charge for tutoring done on Shabbos? One may…
Firstly, instant soups contain in them many different ingredients, and although some of them were pre-cooked, some other added ingredients might not be pre-cooked. It is hard to state…
Question: Our doorway is 100 inches tall. Does putting the Mezuzah on the top third mean that the bottom of the Mezuzah has to be at 33 inches, or…
The chopper should be Kashered. If not Kasherable, there is room for leniency, provided the chopper doesn’t heat up when used. See here for more details. Sources: נדו"ד, אינו…
Peeled eggs left overnight (even covered) may not be eaten, even when in a covered and closed box. This applies on Shabbos as well. If the eggs were left…
Questions: There are several aspects to this question: 1. Does it make a difference if they are lit on the Shabbos table, or on a table on the side…
How about other products that are not Cholov Yisroel/Pas Yisroel, etc.? Answer: It depends. If it’s an item which you consider not Kosher, but others consider it Kosher,…
Question: I just saw a card that has on it a short Tefillah that it says is from Orach Chaim 230:4, saying: יהי רצון ... שיהא עסק זה לי…
Answer: All of the Halochos of Tznius apply even in the house, as indicated in Siman 2 of the Shulchan Aruch, that all the parts of the body which…
הבעל קורא קרא תיבת אדני (וירא יט, ב) עם קמץ במקום פתח
שאלה: בשבת קודש פרשת וירא הבחנתי אשר הבעל קורא בתחילת עליה השלישית (פרק יט פסוק ב) קרא תיבת אדני עם קמץ במקום פתח. מכיון שרק קלטתי הטעות באיחור קצת,…
There is no obligation to use olive oil. In some communities, even adults wouldn't use olive oil, due to expense, cleanliness etc. Many Shuls do not use olive oil…
Question: We are writing a Sefer Torah and we would like to keep it in our house when it is done. What are the Halachos about that? We do…
If the room or closet is less than 4x4 Amos, it is exempt from Mezuzah. Some, however, adopt a Chumra - stringency to place a Mezuzah. If there is…
Yes. Sources: פשוט. וגם במקום שיש הסוברים לקבוע באופן שנקבע מקודם, ולכאורה ספק ברכות להקל - הרי בנדו״ז בלא״ה מקום לברך כיון שהסירה והחזירה והסיח דעתה ממנה. ולהרבה דעות…
A cloth on the faucet reduces the amount of copepods and can be used as a filter on a temporary basis. It is best to use several layers of cloth…
I should point out that there are many opinions amongst Chabad Rabbonim on this matter. Some say that an adult may not eat foods that have a picture on…
If it is possible to open the package without ripping the letters then one may attempt to do so even if there is a chance that he may accidentally…
Many poskim maintain, at least in the USA, that corn is a food which isn’t subject to Bishul Yisroel, as it isn't fit to be served at a king’s table.…
The place first needs to be fixed that it will no longer appear that it was a church, and only then one can work there. Only after removing all forms…
One may not say Brochos if they are unsure if they already said them. Regarding Birchas Hatorah, one is Yotze Birchas Hatorah by reciting Ahavas Olam before Shema and then…
A man may immerse himself in a river on Shabbos if it’s for the purpose of Mikvah. However, one should be careful: Not to swim. Tovel only within 4…
There is no prohibition of Yichud when one woman travels with two or more men. At night, or when traveling, three men are required. An independent issue is whether it…
Yes. Sources: הן מצד הניתוח והן מצד ההרדמה שנעשה בגדר חולה שיש בו סכנה, החי ע״י המכשירים ונושם הנשמה מלאכותית, נוסף לחשש סכנה מצד ההרדמה, אף שאינו…
Firstly, every Mitzvah Hashem has given us is important, because it is important to him that we keep them. If a king would ask you for a simple thing like…
There is no known Torah source for this. Nonetheless, it is known that many Jewish communities and Gedolei Yisrael were particular. It should be noted that as a general…
