Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur for women
Question: The Alter Rebbe speaks of women and girls going to Mikvah before Yom Kippur. What is the accepted Lubavitcher Minhag regarding this? Is there a specific reason why…
Question: The Alter Rebbe speaks of women and girls going to Mikvah before Yom Kippur. What is the accepted Lubavitcher Minhag regarding this? Is there a specific reason why…
האם אפשר לעשות התרת נדרים אם אחד מהשלש דיינים הוא לא דתי? מדובר במקרה של שליחות
נחלקו הפוסקים אם הפסולים מחמת עבירה כשרים להתרת נדרים. וכמובן, שבמקום שאי אפשר באופן אחר, ועושים כן מחמת המנהג ולא בכדי לעבור על נדרו ח״ו, אפשר להקל בלית ברירה.…
You may save the money for yourself, provided it is legal. See here for a brief discussion on the topic: https://asktherav.com/article-475-may-i-take-advantage-of-a-deal-if-the-price-is-obviously-a-mistake/ Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז הלכות מציאה ופקדון…
Question: If I am in a place where there is no Sukkah for a long time until I get to a place with one, can I drink or have…
The Sukkah needs to be directly under the sky without anything intervening between it. Trees may not hang over the Schach of the Sukkah regardless of its height. The…
One may not schedule work to be done for them on Shabbos. However, one may schedule certain activities for Chol Hamoed. Picking up garbage is an activity which is…
אמנם לאחרונה העיר אחד על ערבות אמריקאיות שהם עמידים יותר וכו'. האם לדעתכם ערבות אלו הם בכלל החשש? והאם לדעתכם יש כאן בכלל חשש? ולמעשה מה עלי לעשות? …
The Ma'amid (what the Schach rests on or what's holding down the Schach) should Lechatchilah be from something that is Kosher for Schach. Nylon, however, is Mekabel Tumah and…
It is permitted but should not be used unless necessary or one is concerned that the fast might have to be broken. Sources: .חלקת יעקב ב, נח. קנין…
According to Halachah, the Issur of זרע לבטלה doesn’t apply if it happens by chance, מקרה לילה. Nonetheless, the Shulchan Aruch has a section that discusses various matters one should…
In general, since one moves around during sleep while unaware, and similarly, can move around the pillow and blanket during sleep while unaware, one cannot be lenient on this…
Just like in the time of Shlomo Hamelech they did not fast on Yom Kippur while they were inaugurating the Beis Hamikdash, we will not fast this year Yom…
What do we do with the dough removed for Hafrashas Challah? The dough that was separated for Challah was traditionally given to a Kohen. Nowadays, the custom is not…
In my specific situation, a Jew will for sure not eat since the only person who is available doesn't have Hoda’ah (even though he learned and Shechted many chickens…
Since the sticker is not covering the majority of the urn, and there’s no Kpeida - one does not care using the urn while the sticker is underneath -…
Yes. They should say: "זה חליפת (your name) זה תמורת ... זה כפרת ... זה התרנגול ילך "למיתה ו... ילך לחיים טובים ולשלום. Sources: כתר שם טוב גאגין…
There is no problem with a non-Jew making quick oats since it is not עולה על שולחן מלכים. It is important to note that there are particular Kashrus concerns…
You do with money the same you would with a chicken, just instead of saying "ze hatarnegol yeleich l'misa" you say "eilu hamo'ois teilachna litzdoko" ("אלו המעות תלכנה לצדקה").…
You are allowed to build a Sukkah on top of a trailer. However, you should be aware of the following: 1. The walls and Schach are sturdy and will…
Being that no other chickens are available, the men should prefer the use of a hen over money or fish. If wanted, you can in addition do it on…
Picture However, the question came up: is the 3 Tefachim of space required only because they are NAILED in frame? Or even if they wouldn’t be nailed with metal but…
It may not be done on Chol Hamoed, rather it should be done before or after Yom tov. If no other choice exists since Chol Hamoed is the only…
Yes. Nonetheless, it is preferable to do it by day. Also, by day is an Eis Ratzon, an opportune time for this Tefillah. If one missed tashlich on the…
(Birkas hashachar? Shema? Korbonos? Davening? Birkas hamozon? Al Hamichya? Making a Siyum? Krias Shema Al Hamitah? Making a Brocha? Making a Brocha with Chashivus/Brabim e.g Sheva Brochos?) Also, is…
Please see here: https://asktherav.com/2311-can-bread-that-requires-reheating-be-considered-pas-yisroel/ #1184
