May I kick a package through the doorway into my apartment on Shabbos?
Question: There have been package thefts in my building. On Shabbos may I kick a package through the doorway and into the apartment? There is an Eiruv Chatzeros in…
Question: There have been package thefts in my building. On Shabbos may I kick a package through the doorway and into the apartment? There is an Eiruv Chatzeros in…
It is absolutely forbidden to swear on a non-Jewish bible. Even to swear not on a book or to swear on a Chumash or the like, even if it is…
You should recite the Brachah of Hagomel with Shem U'Malchus when flying over the Gulf of Mexico since one is traveling over an ocean to another country. Sources:…
They are both fine without a Hechsher. However, you should only use the unflavored kind.
Q. Are we allowed to buy children's books/Seforim before our baby is born? A. In this case, where it is for a Mitzvah, it is certainly OK. Read on…
Question: A potential client wants my help legalizing their place of business (getting DOB permits, having various violations removed, etc), which happens to be an adult entertainment store. Am…
Yes. At least have them do the nails not in order. This is accomplished by never doing two in a row. Also, they shouldn’t begin with the pinky or…
Although L'chatchilah one should not bring food or drink into the bathroom, if it was done, it can still be consumed. Sources: ראה שו״ת מנחת יצחק ח"ג סי'…
No. Sources: שו״ע או״ח צו, א. אדה״ז שם.
Note that Google has a specific targeting campaign called "client intent" (or something similar), which is structured specifically to catch the competitor's traffic, and is used by many of the…
Cheese was melted in a Fleishig microwave. What should I do? It must be Kashered. Kashering a microwave from Milchigs to Fleishigs or from Fleishigs to Milchigs on a regular basis is not…
Yes. Sources: פשוט, שעיקר השקו״ט הוא בנוגע לאבל באמירת הלל, כיון שאינו שרוי בשמחה ושאין לו לעורר שמחה. ולהעיר מאג״ק יד ע׳ תל - ביארצייט, גם בתוך ימי…
Question: I have a certain credit card that gives me rewards that can be turned into money. If I have 100,000 points those points are worth $1000. The company…
The clothes may be used. Regarding food, some Poskim say that B'dieved they can be used. However, there are those who are wary of a Chashash Sakanah. There are…
A man should not take voice lessons from a woman if this can be done through a man. If she will actually be singing, it is forbidden for a man…
The flames of the Menorah must be situated at least three Tefachim (approximately 10 inches) from the floor. The Menorah should not be positioned higher than ten Tefachim (approximately 31 inches).…
You should relight them, without a Bracha, if any of them go out before 50 minutes. #2065
It is better to light at home, even if after midnight, if some family members are awake. #2066
If the teachers are in the category that they may receive Tzedaka - as often is the case - then it may be taken from Maaser money. However, if…