The general principles are the same for Shabbos and YT. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-138-cleaning-help-on-shabbos/ https://asktherav.com/26322-can-i-pay-a-non-jew-on-shabbos-if-i-prepare-the-money-before-shabbos/ #1156
Q. What type of nuts are not to be eaten on Rosh Hashana? A. The Poskim mention the custom of not eating nuts on Rosh Hashana because they increase…
Continued: Automatic Sprouting (auto watering) Machine is described here: https://sproutman.com/freshlife-3000-automatic-sprouter/ https://cdn8.bigcommerce.com/s-kvln2klzdf/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/193/774/FL-Tray-4-Seeds__89862.1520024755.jpg?c=2&imbypass=on and the different types of seeds used, are described on this page (some seed packages are individual and some…
Continued: Usually during Aseres Yemei Teshuva if one does not remember if he said Hamelech Hakodosh, he must Daven Shmone Esrei over again because one is used to saying…
* In case of retrograde ejaculation semen is not ejaculated out of body but is redirected to the urinary bladder. One who has a medical symptom of retrograde ejaculation…
If food cooking on a gas fire will burn because the flame is too high, one is permitted to lower the flame so that the food won't burn. However…
If you familiarize yourself with its concept and its meaning then you can say it in Loshon Hakodesh. Sources: פשוט שעיקר הענין שיהא פיו ולבו שוין - ראה…
Continuation: Is turning it up a problem? Like from keep warm to making it low setting? Also can I tell her these instructions in advance? For example, like on Friday…
Honey: Raw unflavored honey which is 100% pure and filtered may be used without a Hechsher. However, retail size honey often goes through heating which can be a problem…
The Minhag is that boys under Bar Mitzvah don't say Hataras Nedarim, even if they will become Bar Mitzvah within the year. Nonetheless, since his Bar Mitzvah is before…
Question: There is a universal Nigun in the Nusach of Maariv of Yomim Noraim. It is often sung in middle of the Brocha between Boruch Ato Hashem and the…
Question: What time or from when to when is the best time to do Kaporos in NYC this year (I know it says Ashmores Haboker but I want to…
In practice, this question has no practical bearing, as Minhag Chabad is to make a very specific type of Shevarim, which we all do the same way and, in…
מה קודם למה, מצוות עונה ״כשחוזר לביתו״ או הענין שלא לשמש בליל ר״ה?
חייב לפקוד אשתו כשבא מן הדרך. וי״א אפילו בזמן וסתה. ואף שלהלכה אסור בשעת וסתה, מ״מ חובה זו - ובפרט כשיש ביטול מצות עונה - דוחה משנת חסידים שלא…
In order to do Chazraras Hashatz, there need to be at least 6 people who Davened Shemoneh Esrei. If there weren't 6 people who Davened, then the Chazan should…
Question: Some people have on their tablets copyrighted Seforim like Artscroll Shas etc. They get it from Otzar Hachachma. Is it permitted for me to get these Seforim from…
Question: I don't have OCD but occasionally I feel that I wish to repeat some words or a part of Davening. Is that allowed or is it a Hefsek?…
Continued: I'm in a lot of pain and have been for a number of months in my back, foot, leg and hip, the pain is totally getting in the…
One should not make a hefsek (interruption) between Shemonah Esrei and Tachanun, and if one does his Tachanun is not fully accepted. However, one need not be concerned about…
One should not be fully undressed שלא לצורך even in a locked restroom. However, one may get dressed in a bathroom, but it should be done בזריזות (in a…
The Brocha Reshona is Ha'adoma. The Brocha Achrona is Borei Nefoshos. Even though when eating rice, since there is a doubt regarding the Brocha, one should eat them in…
If the blender was clean when you ground the seeds, you may use them for chicken. If you washed the blender with soap in between its last usage, you…
Question: Is there any way to allow having a cleaning lady work in my house if I'm there alone? What if the window shades or door are open? …
If it’s customary in her family to buy birthday presents, or if you always buy her birthday presents, and this is an expected behavior, you may buy her a…
They should be toiveled without a Bracha. And see here: https://asktherav.com/2213-am-i-allowed-to-use-a-plastic-bottle-nipple-without-toiveling-it-and-then-not-reuse-it-even-if-its-meant-to-be-reused-im-makpid-on-toiveling-plastic/ Sources: ראה שו״ת אהל אברהם (שאג) כד (לגבי כלי עצם שיש להם תקנה ע”י התכה).…
