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…
Raisins are often treated after production with oil, and/or glycerin which can come from non-Kosher sources. Also, in the process of drying, often fatty esters are used, creating a…
Question: I need to be at work before 8am. May I Daven before Netz or should I work out a different arrangement with my work? Answer: Davening before…
האם לפני חצות לילה של ב’ מרחשון, כלומר לילה אחרי ר”ח, גם לא אומרים תחנון כמו במוצאי שבת? או במוצאי ר”ח כן אומרים תחנון?
הרבי העלה שאלה זו בהתוועדות והשאיר את זה בספק. גישה אחת היא לחכות עד אחרי חצות ואז לומר תחנון. מקורות: ראה שיחת פסח שני תשמ״ג. ובהנחה - תורת…
If you teach in a school teaching Torah and it is not part of your obligation to provide incentives, it is permitted to use Maaser money for this cause.…
Question: I do not control the heat. The heat is turned off and on in the whole building and since the thermostat is not on my apartment, it doesn't…
My non-religious relative wants to name her baby after her grandmother. Her name in Portuguese was Pola and no one knows her Jewish name. In the Matzeiva it's Pola bas…
