On Yom tov, can children decorate cookies with icing and spoons and spread it on and add toppings, etc.?
One should not spread icing on a cake on Shabbos, nor make designs on it. On Yom Tov, one may spread icing. Sources: ממרח - ראה רמ"א או"ח…
One should not spread icing on a cake on Shabbos, nor make designs on it. On Yom Tov, one may spread icing. Sources: ממרח - ראה רמ"א או"ח…
There is a discussion amongst contemporary poskim regarding prenuptial agreements. Sometimes a husband and wife have irreconcilable differences, which unfortunately lead to divorce. Numerous solutions have been proposed over the generations to address…
Generally, Maaser money cannot be used for obligatory Mitzvos or causes but may be used for Hiddur Mitzvos in certain cases. Subsequently, if the checking is being done because…
Question: I left a bottle of non-mevushal wine that had the cap on but had been opened and some of it consumed less than 24 hours before, one bag…
Question: It says in hilchos seudah that one shouldn't give food that is befitting for a person to an animal as its an embarrassment to the food. Does that…
Yes, unless it has a noticeably sour taste. There is room to argue that there is also an issue with the name of the bread, that if it’s locally…
Question: I left a bottle of non-mevushal wine that had the cap on but had been opened and some of it consumed, less than 24 hours ago, one bag inside…
(AD(H)D Medication, or any other similar medicines) Does it make a difference if prescribed? (Some rely on such medications for basic personal function, some for enhancement.) Does it make…
Question: We purchased a new home BH and the patio area has metals slats that are about 1.5 inches wide and are spaced 1.5 inches apart from each other.…
Question: Can u make a Sukkah under a gazebo that has metal/aluminum slats that open and close. The slats are not 3 tefachim apart. I am attaching pictures of…
Question: I am a teacher who also has children in the school I teach at. My kids tuition are deducted from my full salary. Ex. instead of receiving $2000,…
How about in other rooms in the house? Answer: I don't know of a specific Chabad custom. However, common practice in Chabad is not to do so. A…
האם יש מקור לאותם הנוהגים להתחיל שמו”ע לפני סוז”ת ולגמור לאחר הזמן
שאלה מאחד מחשובי הרבנים שליט״א: רציתי לדעת שראיתי בכמה וכמה קהילות חסידיות שמצד אחד נזהרים על זמן תפילה, אבל מצד שני מסתפקים במה שמתחילים שמו"ע רגע לפני סוף זמן…
בבא על הנכרית, ולאחר משך זמן נתגיירה שלא לשם אישות, ואין שום רינון, שלא ידעו מזה כלל - לכאורה אין איסור לישא אותה אפי׳ לכתחילה, שהרי האיסור רק משום…
Question (& Answer inline) I have a very urgent issue, which I have a condition which requires that medically I have to wake up every day after chatzos in…
Question: This past Shabbos I borrowed a Sefer Torah for our minyan. I opened it before shul in order to roll it and I found that the gartel around…
Question: I have newly pierced ears, and the earrings are supposed to stay in for two months or the holes will close up. Can I keep them in when…
צער נפשי או תפילה במנין
שאלה: בחור תושב חו"ל היה במחנה של הישיבה שלו בדרום. היתה אמורה להיות לו טיסה באותו ערב לבית הוריו בחו"ל, ולכן יצא מהמחנה בנסיעה לירושלים ומשם לשדה התעופה. בהיותו…
לסמוך על זמן מאוחר לתשלומי מנחה
שאלות: מי שלא התפלל מנחה עד אחרי צאת הכוכבים (לא במזיד. כגון שהתעורר אז, או שלא היה גופו נקי), האם מותר לו לסמוך על שיטה המאחרת את צאת הכוכבים…
Question: I bought this powder to use in smoothies (dairy) and I saw it’s made from cow. This is what says on the website. Do we follow this psak?…
