Using Copyrighted Seforim on a Tablet
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: 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).…
There are several issues with using a river for a Mikvah: 1. The river must not stem from rainwater, unless it’s stagnant - not flowing. Pipes through which water…
If keeping kids in preschool is saving Jewish children from other non Jewish influences, one may keep the school open and it is encouraged to do so, even having kids…
Question: Am I allowed to make a prune icy on Shabbos to help a 2-year old with bowel movement? The child would not drink the prune juice by itself.…
Separate Challah with a Bracha. However, it is recommended to add some water, even a little bit, to satisfy the opinions that require water. Sources: או״ז הל׳ חלה…
האם אשה שעברה תאונה צריכה לברך ברכת הגומל?
למרות שמעיקר הדין נשים חייבות בברכת הגומל כגברים, המנהג למעשה שנשים לא מברכות הגומל. ניתן לכוון בברכת הגומל חסדים טובים בברכת השחר, או לשמוע ברכו בקריאת התורה. כדאי להפריש…
Your Milchig spoon as well as your Fleishig cutlery is all fine. The sponge is fine too. Sources: רמ״א יו״ד צה, ג: וְאִם נִמְצָא קְעָרָה חוֹלֶבֶת בֵּין כְּלֵי בָּשָׂר,…
Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money.…
Yes. The custom does not apply to Kivrei Tzadikim. Sources: בכלל, שקו״ט במקור המנהג - ראה שו״ת מנח״י י, מב. וראה שו״ת מהר"י שטייף מהדו"ח שי״ל לאחרונה בשאילת…
This isn’t an issue since they can each be removed without the other. Sources: .ראה רמ״א יו״ד ש, ד. ובנו״כ שם. שו״ת שבה״ל ט, רכו. וראה דרך אמונה כלאים…
When does the Nidda status begin? If any of the following take place: Having steady 5 minutes apart contractions. Can't walk unaided. Seeing blood. Ready to push etc. Water…
Question: I put a hot metal bowl on a clean table covered by the plastic table cover in a country house rented from a non-Jew. Afterwards I also put…
Question: Do we count the weeks (16 weeks) or from the date on the calendar? For example from Daled Sivan to Daled Tishrei or from Wednesday to Wednesday? …
Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich…
Question: We purchased our house several years ago. Our backyard came with two trees. It seems as if one is a cherry tree and one is a pear tree.…
מעג מען עסן חלב עם גבינה “קרים טשיז מיט לאקס” צידען האט קעז א דין ווי חמאה?
.בנוגע ל"קרים טשיז" עם דג ("לאקס") - מותר מקורות: ראה ב"י יו"ד סי' פ"ז ד"ה דגים, ש"ך שם ס"ק ה', וט"ז שם ס"ק ג', ובפ"ת שם ס"ק ט',…
