Question: In Eretz Yisroel the predominant Minhag is that everyone says Shehecheyanu by the Bris and that L'hachniso is said before the Chituch regardless if they are Ashkenazi or…
*I want to add that there were candles that were lit that night in the house from other members of the family. Answer: You should light one extra…
One may carry on Yom Tov keys that are needed or that he thinks that perhaps may be needed on that day. Poskim disagree if one must remove other keys…
In this link, Rabbi Label Groner says that he heard on many occasions from the Rebbe that he does not allow people who ask him about wearing contacts to…
Yes, with your elbow or the back of your hand. Sources: .עיין סוף סימן שיא, ובאדה״ז סימן שח סעיף טו, ולהעיר מסימן רעו סעיף א בנוגע אצילי ידיו…
From when one is ready to give birth, experiencing heavy labor, or can’t walk or stand without being aided or blood from birth is flowing, one may be Mechalel…
Once Sukkos has passed, the Schach may be used for any purpose, although it is appropriate to avoid stepping on the Schach or using it for a disrespectful purpose.…
Since the sterno is a fire/heat element, it has the same Halacha as a regular stove top. Therefore, first you would have to create some type of Blech if…
If you wont fall if he moves away then it is permissible. You may also put your hand down between each word. Sources: משנ״ב קכח ס"ק נא-נב; ביאורים ומוספים…
One may light electric candles in the hospital with a Bracha. It is recommended to use a battery operated light, rather than a regular electric lamp. Some say the…
Yes, if he ate at the same table with them. Nonetheless, Lechatchila one should try to get him to wash and have a Kezayis bread. However, if he doesn’t want…
There is a dispute among Poskim if the idea of Kol Isha applies to a sister. The issue applies only to a sister who is mature in body and…
One who is up the entire night says only the first paragraph of Shema at Chatzos. Being up the entire night means being up until Alos. Question 2: You answered…
Q1. For heartburn/acid reflux, may one chew Tums with letters on Shabbos? If not, what should one do? A. Swallowing pills with letters isn’t a problem. The issue is…
It is still Kosher as long as the top two leaves as well as most of the leaves are still intact. If the top two leave aren’t intact, it is…
Question: Hi, a Gut Moed. My wife is on a medical diet and all she can eat is meat and certain vegetables. On what can she make a Leshev…
אם השאלה שלך במקרה שמישהו לא רוצה לברך אבל מוכן הוא לקחת הד' מינים בלי הברכה - התשובה שעדיף לעשות בלי ברכה משלא לעשות כלל (אבל בודאי צריכים להשפיע עליו…
מספיק שיעשו ניענוע כל שהוא. אם רוצות יכולות לעשות כל הנענועים (ראה בלוח יומי לסוכות שי״ל ע״י הבד"ץ הערה 55 אם לא יכולים לברך בעצמן אסור לומר הברכה איתם (בשונה…
According to most poskim, one is required to pay. This also seems to be the position of the Alter Rebbe. However, if according to secular law, one would be…
The Arizal warned against picking ones beard. One should therefore refrain even from picking. The Rebbe in a letter mentions the conduct of certain special people that wouldn't even…
The Rebbe maintained that in general terms one may not take pictures on Chol Hamoed. Indeed, many Poskim write that pictures or videos are forbidden on Chol Hamoed due to…
If one is returning to the same Sukkah that he made the Bracha in that day, then he would only make another Bracha in one of 2 cases: 1. If…
One is not to plan activities of buying and selling for Chol Hamoed. When there is a need of דבר האבד (that the thing will be lost if not done…
It is best to avoid school preparation even for Limudei Kodesh if it is arduous work. Arduous work is only to be allowed when there is a need for the…
Even if one is accustomed to cutting their nails every Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov, they may not cut their nails on Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed or on…
