In this case is the pan and spatula still kosher?
Question: We cooked shakshuka, and it included jalapenos, garlic, onions cut with a Fleishig knife (not Ben Yomo) and then cooked it in a Fleishig pot (not Ben Yomo),…
Question: We cooked shakshuka, and it included jalapenos, garlic, onions cut with a Fleishig knife (not Ben Yomo) and then cooked it in a Fleishig pot (not Ben Yomo),…
There is a Machlokes about this matter. L’chatchilla one should wipe wet areas before putting on Tefillin. (If a little amount of water remains it’s not a concern). B'dieved, if…
There is a prevailing custom among men—in addition to the tradition of Tevilas Ezra, dating back to the times of the second Bais Hamikdash —to use a Mikvah for…
At the neck, it must be covered to the top of the clavicles or collarbones. In the back, it is until the second vertebrae of the spine. Some are…
או לברך שהחיינו במקרה של יותר מחודש? והאם לראות תמונה או וידיאו מוקלט או בזמן אמת נחשב כמו ראייה ממש? Answer: על פי דין צריך לברך שהחיינו אם…
One may enter a church to vote, provided it is not in the sanctuary, but rather they specifically set up a room for this purpose, e.g. the basement or…
What Brocho one makes when winning the "Lotto" - שהחיינו or הטוב והמיטיב? שהחיינו Does it make a difference if it's the only ticket won or there are a few…
No. Sources: .ראה רמב״ם טומאת מת ג, יג שאינו מטמא ושו”ת יוסף אומץ להחיד”א סוסי׳ ל’ דרובא דעלמא לא חשו לזה מלבד חכמי המערב שהיו זהירים בכך. ועיי״ש…
One may Kasher from Fleishig to Pareve. Even from Fleishig to Milchig is permissible if it became Treif. See here for a discussion on the topic.
Is there a Halachic way to get paid to run a kids program in a Shul on Shabbos? Can I charge for tutoring done on Shabbos? One may…
Firstly, instant soups contain in them many different ingredients, and although some of them were pre-cooked, some other added ingredients might not be pre-cooked. It is hard to state…
Question: Our doorway is 100 inches tall. Does putting the Mezuzah on the top third mean that the bottom of the Mezuzah has to be at 33 inches, or…
The chopper should be Kashered. If not Kasherable, there is room for leniency, provided the chopper doesn’t heat up when used. See here for more details. Sources: נדו"ד, אינו…
Peeled eggs left overnight (even covered) may not be eaten, even when in a covered and closed box. This applies on Shabbos as well. If the eggs were left…
Questions: There are several aspects to this question: 1. Does it make a difference if they are lit on the Shabbos table, or on a table on the side…
How about other products that are not Cholov Yisroel/Pas Yisroel, etc.? Answer: It depends. If it’s an item which you consider not Kosher, but others consider it Kosher,…
Question: I just saw a card that has on it a short Tefillah that it says is from Orach Chaim 230:4, saying: יהי רצון ... שיהא עסק זה לי…
Answer: All of the Halochos of Tznius apply even in the house, as indicated in Siman 2 of the Shulchan Aruch, that all the parts of the body which…
הבעל קורא קרא תיבת אדני (וירא יט, ב) עם קמץ במקום פתח
שאלה: בשבת קודש פרשת וירא הבחנתי אשר הבעל קורא בתחילת עליה השלישית (פרק יט פסוק ב) קרא תיבת אדני עם קמץ במקום פתח. מכיון שרק קלטתי הטעות באיחור קצת,…
There is no obligation to use olive oil. In some communities, even adults wouldn't use olive oil, due to expense, cleanliness etc. Many Shuls do not use olive oil…
