Drinking Kiddush Wine
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: 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 into 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…
The strainer will not become fleishig or milchig in either case. Sources: 1) The taste of the meat (or dairy) absorbed in the pot after 24 hours is טעם…
One should do every attempt to schedule doctor and dentist appointments that they not take place on Chol Hamoed. Where it’s impossible, one may book doctor and dentist appointments for…
