Is it an Inyan not to have a fancy Lulav bag?
Question: Is it an inyan not to have a fancy lulav bag (and a fancy Esrog box)? If yes, is it for the same reason that we don’t decorate…
Question: Is it an inyan not to have a fancy lulav bag (and a fancy Esrog box)? If yes, is it for the same reason that we don’t decorate…
A woman after birth - up to and including the third day since birth - need not fast. Within seven days - consult with a Rov. After that period…
Pregnant women must fast on Yom Kippur. Pregnant women who are high risk need to discuss with a Rov whether they should fast or not. Nausea, tiredness, or weakness…
האם עדיף להסתפר לכבוד ר”ה או לכבוד סוכות?
בערב ראש השנה. מקורות: דשו בה רבים, באם מקום להסתפר בער״ה כשלא יוכל להסתפר אח״כ בעיו״ט דסוכות שהוא מדינא. (ובדרך אסמכתא רחוקה, ילה״ע גם מהשקו״ט אם להעביר על…
If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted in advance to receive specific dispensation from fasting. However, in case…
Question: I'm due for a baby a couple days after Rosh Hashanah. I usually run late. If I go into labor on Yom Kippur what is allowed in regard…
יו״ט שחל בשבת והזכיר בתפלה שבת בחתימת הברכה אבל לא באמצע הברכה – האם יצא?
נחלקו בזה. ולמעשה, בדיעבד לא יחזור שספק ברכות להקל. טעמים ומקורות: בשו״ע או״ח תפז, ב: שכח לומר אתה בחרתנו ואמר יעו״י יצא. וברמ״א שם: ואפילו הי׳ שבת אם…
Question: I boiled water in a clean Fleishig pot and then poured that water into a Milchig Baby bottle that had a little milk left in it, is the…
Question: May scissors be used to open something on Shabbos or is it preferable to use a knife? Is there any difference as to what you are cutting? (Scissors…
This should not be done. If the company processes or ships the order on Shabbos, there is another issue too. Sources: מחמת הדעות שאסור בע״ש לעשות קנין שיחול…
The Halachos of the Mitzvah of Shiluach Haken Lately, many people seek out the opportunity of performing the mitzvah of shiluach haken (sending the mother bird away before taking the chicks…
Question: We bought 8 new metal cups. When we took them to be toiveled, we by mistake only brought seven to the mikveh, so one didnt get toiveled. We…
Question: If our tree is hanging over the neighbor’s garden, whose responsibility is it to cut down those branches which are hanging over. If it’s my responsibility, do I…
Question: My neighbors tree branches are growing in such a way that they are over the area of my Sukkah. Who is responsible for paying for the trimming of…
Question: Is there a problem davening on raised bleachers (for example in 770 when there are big crowds and sometimes bochurim are standing on narrow benches that are raised)…
מקרר – פסיק רישיה דלא ניחא ליה
שאלה: נשאלתי השבוע ביולדת עם תינוק פג, ששוהה בדירה מטעם ביה״ר ליד ביה״ר, ונתקעו בשבת עם מקרר עם נורת לד, ואין להם אפשרות להוציא הנורה, וגם אין גוי או…
Question: If I forgot to turn off the lights in my bedroom, May I ask a goy בדרך סיפור to have it turned off so that I can sleep?…
Question: I've noticed in some seforim that it's fine to daven if you close the bathroom door. Now I understand that the walls should not be a problem since…
Question: I just learned how to tie tzitzis. Can I untie the current kosher strings from my tallis (and tallis kotton) and put new ones there. The old strings…
Yes, if the sefer was used and the small pieces are noticeable. Sources: ראה שבת צ, א: מקק ספרים ומקק מטפחותיהם כל שהוא שמצניעין אותן לגונזן. ופירש״י שכל…
