May a husband take a trip without his wife during their first year of marriage?
The Halachah is that during Shanah Rishonah (the first year of marriage) a married man may not serve in the army or be tasked (even financially) with the security…
The Halachah is that during Shanah Rishonah (the first year of marriage) a married man may not serve in the army or be tasked (even financially) with the security…
It is permitted to wear it on Shabbos despite the electrical effects. One may also carry them outdoors in a place with no Eiruv, if attached to the individual's…
It is during the day hours and the mother can come home at any time, is this considered Yichud? If yes, is there anything that can be done to…
Question: The Alter Rebbe writes in the Siddur “Lo Yafa Heim” about people that learn or say Tachanunim during Chazaras Hashatz, even if they listen to the end of…
Yes, it is Minhag Chabad. See below for the sources. Sources: נרות ביהכ״נ - הובא בגמ׳ ברכות נג, א. ובכ״מ בראשונים. וכ״ה בשו״ע או״ח קנא, ט. רחצ, יא…
You may not invite them if they will be driving or paying for a ticket on the subway, unless they will be invited to stay by you (or nearby in…
.אסור משום אבק ריבית .יש כמה אפשרויות לעשות את זה באופן מותר, עיין במ"מ Sources: .שו"ע אדהז הלכות ריבית סעיף כ"ג בנוגע לכל סחורה והוא הדין כאן …
The publication gave me the contact information and then I called them. My time is not paid for by them, since I am paid only for the published article. There…
The Alter Rebbe in Shulchan Aruch brings down that one should not drink water that was left overnight in metal. This is connected to spiritual "bad spirits" ("רוח רעה").…
Firstly, it is not our place to "correct" and edit any part of the Siddur. This Brocho specifically was composed by Rabban Gamliel in Yavneh with approval from all…
After washing some of the parts of the machine I realized that I wanted the sandwich maker to be dairy, but I had already washed the parts in the Fleishig…
It is OK to participate in a tour of an ancient non-Jewish cemetery. Upon seeing a non-Jewish burial site, one recites the following Passuk (ירמי׳ נ, יב): בּ֤וֹשָׁה אִמְּכֶם֙…
According to Halacha, one must be cautious in Tznius even in the privacy of one’s own home or bedroom and even if there are no men around. The Alter…
One may use dish soap without a Hechsher. However, it is recommended to use only one with a Hechsher. Sources: ע״פ דין יש להתיר, שטעמו פגום, ונפסל מאכילת אדם…
Raisins are often treated after production with oil, and/or glycerin which can come from non-Kosher sources. Also, in the process of drying, often fatty esters are used, creating a…
Davening before Netz is only allowed in a Sha'as Hadchak (for example an early morning flight - not something that happens on a daily basis), or if already done Bedieved…
הרבי העלה שאלה זו בהתוועדות והשאיר את זה בספק. גישה אחת היא לחכות עד אחרי חצות ואז לומר תחנון. מקורות: ראה שיחת פסח שני תשמ״ג. ובהנחה - תורת…
If you teach in a school teaching Torah and it is not part of your obligation to provide incentives, it is permitted to use Maaser money for this cause.…
Question: I do not control the heat. The heat is turned off and on in the whole building and since the thermostat is not on my apartment, it doesn't…
My non-religious relative wants to name her baby after her grandmother. Her name in Portuguese was Pola and no one knows her Jewish name. In the Matzeiva it's Pola bas…
