If there is any grease of the Fleishigs remaining on the walls of the oven, one may not eat the cookies with milk. Even if the oven was completely…
Question: When there is a Chuppah in front of 770 or in 770's Chotzer, if a Minyan is Davening Mincha at the same time as the Chuppah would they…
L'chatchila one should not rely on 3 average size stars for Krias Shema at night, as we are not expert in this matter. Thus, one should wait a bit…
Q. Must I wash bottles or dishes of breast milk with its own sponge? A. Mother's milk is considered Pareve. However, we give it the status of Milchig because…
Is tuition considered Ma'aser? Meaning, can I take it from Ma'aser money? The Gemara says that your financial needs for the whole year is pre-determined, and you should…
Watches are generally not Muktzah. See more here: https://asktherav.com/2940-are-all-watches-permissible-to-be-worn-on-shabbos-are-they-muktzeh/ Regarding wearing a watch outside in a place with no Eruv, below is a brief discussion on the topic:…
Q. Which deodorant is OK for Shabbos, aerosol spray, or roll on? A. One may put on deodorant. However, it is recommended to use non-scented deodorant (best since it…
Question: After Friday night and day Kiddush I see people drinking the cup of wine and then before giving it out to other people, they pour more wine from…
Question: I bought a Sefer (with illustrations) for my class and copied part of the pictures into a workbook for the class's use... I also wanted to post this…
On the right side upon entering the boiler room. Nonetheless, a Bracha should not be made. Sources: נחלקו בזה רבני אנ״ש, כמפורסם. ולדידי דוחק גדול לומר שהמענה שיש…
It is permissible to trap mice if they are a nuisance. It is recommended not to allow their extended suffering while in the trap, but to do something which…
Some kosher products, such as whipped cream, come in spray cans which bear a warning to consult a Rav before using it on Shabbos. One issue relevant to whipped…
If the purpose of the Shabbos party is to teach Torah, instill Torah values, and promote Torah and Mitzvos, like saying 12 Pesukim etc., and the nosh and prizes…
Article: Negative Reviews on a “Rate your Sheitel” Forum Book reviews. Restaurant reviews. Hotel reviews. Product reviews. Even “Rabbonim” reviews. At what point do any of these one-or two-star…
The prohibition of "a rasha borrows but does not repay" doesn’t apply to one who had all intention of paying but defaulted accidentally. Certainly, if one settles amicably with the…
Adar Rishon. But if possible should daven and say Kaddish Adar Sheni too. Sources: See Rama 568: 7. Kitzur SA 221:3. See also Likkutei Sichos 16 p. 342…
Continuation: אם הניחו גבינה על גבי הכיסוי מלמעלה והכיסוי חם שהיד סולדת בו, האם זה הופך את המים שבתוך המכשיר לחלביים? נ.ב. המתקן הזה עובד 24/7 וכל פעם…
This is a machlokes. According to most poskim, it would be hagofen and al hagefen. However, due to the doubt, in practice, one should say shehakol. Nonetheless, it’s best to add a large…
Question: Is the placenta considered a part of the person and therefore requires burial or can it just be thrown out in the garbage? Short Answer: No need…
Continuation: This sexagenarian yid is a pensioner who wants the money to replace his broken air conditioning. However, I found out that they don't make their loans according to Jewish…
One may approach women to conduct business, but one must place safeguards in place to avoid unnecessary interaction. It is hard to give clear guidelines on this matter, for each…
Question: A large wooden bed frame that can fit two mattresses on it. Assuming they can't feel each other's energy while lying down, and that there's space in between…
Although there are Poskim that say you can do so under certain circumstances, the majority of the Poskim are of the opinion that it cannot be done retroactively. As…
One should not publicize their pregnancy until entering the 5th month. This applies only to “publicizing”. One may share the information with close friends and family. Likewise, it’s ok…
Yes, so long as one originally had the intention to use Maaser money when pledging to sponsor the Kiddush (or arrange the Farbrengen). Otherwise - i.e., if one already…
