Article: Mezuzah when Renting in Chutz La׳aretz
When renting a house or apartment in Chutz La׳aretz (outside of Eretz Yisroel), one is not obligated in the Mitzvah of Mezuzah until 30 days have passed. However, it has become the custom…
When renting a house or apartment in Chutz La׳aretz (outside of Eretz Yisroel), one is not obligated in the Mitzvah of Mezuzah until 30 days have passed. However, it has become the custom…
This is primarily a medical question. When the Rebbe spoke about little children coming to Shul to hear Aseres Hadibros he added: “if health allows”. Ask the doctor and…
If the dairy (lactose) is in the actual capsule itself, you can remove the capsule and take the powder or pill on its own. Alternatively, you can get a…
One can donate used goods and consider them as part of הפרשת מעשר - separating Maaser. Of course, the value is based on their current used cost and not…
מעיקר הדין - מזגן מותר. בפלטה - מותר להשתמש בשעון שבת רק להפסיק פעולתו אבל לא אם השעון שבת מפעיל את הפלטה בשבת, וכל שכן שאסור להניח אוכל לח…
הענין אינו קשור למנהג חב״ד בצורה ספציפית. אכן, אדמו״ר הזקן פוסק שאין למחות בנשים שלנו היוצאות בכל מיני תכשיטים. וכל זה לענין להזהיר למחות בנשים. אבל כל אדם יש…
Dental floss may be used even if flavored. Preferable to use unflavored. Sources: שאינו בדרך הנאה. ורגילים להדיח הפה. וראה ס׳ הכשרות כא, נ. ובבי׳ דבריו -יד יהודה…
Strictly speaking, there is no difference between men and women. Nonetheless, the custom has developed that women are lenient in this matter. The suggested explanation for the leniency among women…
Meaning if I see lightning can I make a Bracha? Or do I need to hear thunder and make two Brachos together? Answer: One can make a bracha…
Yes. Sources: ראה שלטי הגבורים בעירובין דף ל"ה ע"ב מדפי הרי"ף אות ב', שו"ע סי' של"ח סעי' א' ברמ"א, מג"א שם ס"ק ב' ובמחצית השקל שם, אלי' רבא…
If you see the moon on the plane, you should do Kiddush Levana, and not risk the chance of missing Kiddush Levana altogether. Explanation: The Minhag is that…
See here: Filters rated 50 microns should be fine, but best to get commercial filters that are 10-15 microns. See here: https://checkvegetables.com/new-york-city-water/ #4266
In this case, as long as they didn't give it in the name of their Avodah Zara, there is no issue. The money should be used to pay for…
If there are two Miyonim they may split up and make two separate Sheva Brochos. Sources: שו"ע ורמ״א אה"ע סב, ג. פתחי תשובה ס"ק ו. בהתועדויות כ"ק אד"ש…
If you write with your right hand and do most activities requiring strength with your right hand you are considered a right handed person and you should put on…
A shabbos key belt may be worn in any place that one sometimes wears a belt. So for men since they wear a Bendel underneath their shirt, it is…
All foods which are immersed in one of the seven liquids (water, wine, oil, milk, dew, bees honey and blood) unless it’s normal to eat with a spoon. …
Obviously, the OU ensures that are all its products are Bishul Yisroel. However, there are a range of opinions regarding what needs Bishul Yisroel. You would have to contact…
Leave as is. Ensure baby goes by the name Leib only. Same applies to the English name as well. טעמים ומקורות: ראה אג״ק ז ע׳ רפו. וכ״ה אפי׳ בנדו״ד…
Question: In his Sefer on laws of Nidda - "Darchei Taharah", Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ZTL addresses the question of ערווה. He writes in…
