May a man Tovel in a river on Shabbos?
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…
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…
It is OK to Kasher from Fleishig (or Milchig) to Pareve. If one did Kasher from Fleishig to Pareve, and then at a later stage wants to now make it…
The issue of Anisakis isn’t a particularly Lubavitch issue as such, and although the Tzemach Tzedek dedicates some space to address the issue of fish infestation as discussed in…
It is customary [and best] to burn the Hosha’anos with the Chametz. It is however permissible to throw it out in the garbage in a separate bag. Sources: .ראה…
One may interrupt for any pressing Mitzvah matter. Certainly one may - and must - answer אמן ,נקדישך and/or ברכו. One should not interrupt to talk during any learning…
All of the Halachos and matters of caution regarding Tznius between opposite genders apply to cousins as well. Certainly one should be careful with touching and Yichud scenarios. Unnecessary…
The 12 step meetings of AA contain several problematic aspects. One should therefore seek other sources which are fitting with Halacha and Jewish Hashkafa. The 12 step program was…
Question 1: May a husband take a trip without his wife during their first year of marriage? Answer: The Halachah is that during Shanah Rishonah (the first year…
It is permitted to wear it on Shabbos despite the electrical effects. One may also carry them outdoors in a place with no Eiruv, if attached to the individual's…
It is during the day hours and the mother can come home at any time, is this considered Yichud? If yes, is there anything that can be done to…
Question: The Alter Rebbe writes in the Siddur “Lo Yafa Heim” about people that learn or say Tachanunim during Chazaras Hashatz, even if they listen to the end of…
Yes, it is Minhag Chabad. See below for the sources. Sources: נרות ביהכ״נ - הובא בגמ׳ ברכות נג, א. ובכ״מ בראשונים. וכ״ה בשו״ע או״ח קנא, ט. רחצ, יא…
You may not invite them if they will be driving or paying for a ticket on the subway, unless they will be invited to stay by you (or nearby in…
.אסור משום אבק ריבית .יש כמה אפשרויות לעשות את זה באופן מותר, עיין במ"מ Sources: .שו"ע אדהז הלכות ריבית סעיף כ"ג בנוגע לכל סחורה והוא הדין כאן …
The publication gave me the contact information and then I called them. My time is not paid for by them, since I am paid only for the published article. There…
The Alter Rebbe in Shulchan Aruch brings down that one should not drink water that was left overnight in metal. This is connected to spiritual "bad spirits" ("רוח רעה").…
Firstly, it is not our place to "correct" and edit any part of the Siddur. This Brocho specifically was composed by Rabban Gamliel in Yavneh with approval from all…
After washing some of the parts of the machine I realized that I wanted the sandwich maker to be dairy, but I had already washed the parts in the Fleishig…
It is OK to participate in a tour of an ancient non-Jewish cemetery. Upon seeing a non-Jewish burial site, one recites the following Passuk (ירמי׳ נ, יב): בּ֤וֹשָׁה אִמְּכֶם֙…
According to Halacha, one must be cautious in Tznius even in the privacy of one’s own home or bedroom and even if there are no men around. The Alter…
One may use dish soap without a Hechsher. However, it is recommended to use only one with a Hechsher. Sources: ע״פ דין יש להתיר, שטעמו פגום, ונפסל מאכילת אדם…
