The Rebbe instructed that the chosson leave during that time so that everything can be recited properly. The chosson himself does not say vidui and tachanun. For Slichos on…
Question: Kvod Harav, My five year old son was born with an ectopic testicle (a perineal ectopic testis, to be exact). That is - although both testicles were fully…
האם יש בעיה של מנהג גויים בגזירת סרט בחנוכת הבית?
כנראה הוא כן מנהג גוים. אבל אין בזה איסור מן הדין של הליכה בחוקות הגוים. מקורות: ידוע שנהגו בזה בתפוצות ישראל בכ״מ, והשתתפו בשעת מעשה יראים ושלמים ומהם - גדולי…
According to their website, they are certified by OU, but are produced on dairy equipment. Assuming this is correct, they are kosher but potentially not Cholov yisroel. The OU…
Question: Does one take 3 steps back and then say tehillos le'eil elyon or Shira chadosha and then go back to their place, or take 3 steps back and…
Question: My mother got me a beautiful ring from Israel with the Passuk Shema on it. The issue with wearing it is, I'm sure i'll forget to take it…
Question: Is it better for each of us to do our own chicken by Kaparos, or is it just as good to do one rooster for all the males…
It’s permissible to use gloves, especially as the one doing the kaporos isn’t performing the actual mitzvah of shechita. Still, it’s appropriate to demonstrate our love to the minhag…
Question: There is a tree called a Moringa Tree and it’s leaves are extremely healthy and also edible. I was wondering what the Bracha of it would be, haeitz…
Questions: I was recently sent via WhatsApp a speech from a conservative rabbi speaking favorably about Chabad that was filmed in his sanctuary.. Is it mutar to listen to…
הלכות הגאולה בשולחן ערוך
שאלה: בשיחת ח''י אלול תנש''א קרוב לסופו: "הוספה אין דעם לימוד פון הלכות הגאולה אין דעם רמב''ם אדער אין שולחן ערוך וכיו''ב וואו ס'רעדט זיך וועגן דער ברכת הגאולה…
מה הדין לטלטל תמונה (-כגון שנפלה) בשבת?
שאלה: מה הדין לטלטל תמונה (-כגון שנפלה) בשבת, שכל השנה נזהר בה לא לטלטלה, האם זה דומה לכלים שמלאכתם לההיתר שהכניסם לאוצר לסחורה, שאדה"ז כתב ע"ז שהם מוקצה מחמת…
Question: A chicken soup (with vegetables and chicken) is shehakol. My wife also cooks Kneidlach in the soup. She cooks the Kneidlach in the soup itself and it gives…
האם אפשר לצאת בקידוש והבדלה ממי שאינו שומר שבת?
תלוי. אם הסיבה שאינו שומר שבת מחמת שאינו מאמין בזה, אי אפשר לצאת ידי חובה ממנו. כמו כן אם הוא מחלל שבת בפרהסיא, קשה להקל לצאת ממנו. אבל אם מתבייש…
It seems to be used originally for Asian religious and meditating purposes but now has become very popular for the geometric designs. Answer: Halachically permitted. There is room…
If it is still keeping the shoe tight on your foot, it is not an issue. However, if your shoe is now loose, you must stop and tie your…
If he learnt the mesechta/seder as a katan, and finishes as a gadol (on his Bar Mitzvah day) is Kaddish recited afterwards? Answer: Yes, if there’ll be a…
When Moshiach comes, we will no longer ask for our needs in Shmoneh Esrei; instead, we will only give thanks to Hashem. Whether this will take effect immediately or…
Question: If someone had apples in a Ziploc bag and went into the Ohel with them, may the apples be eaten? Answer: There is no restriction against bringing…
Is there a difference between Yom tov and Chol Hamoed due to live music? Answer: You may attend, but not dance, if there is no music. If there…
Question: https://asktherav.com/376-showers-on-yom-tov/ Regarding your rulings about showers on Yom Tov, the Rav quotes from Rav Akiva Eiger that when in Tzar one can take a cold shower. Does the…
Question: A family member has asked me for tzedakah. In my opinion, this person is making unwise financial decisions, and I do not trust that my tzedakah support will…
Question: According to the ויש אומרים the Alter Rebbe brings in שכו:ד, washing hands and then placing them near something warm is not allowed on Shabbos (if they are…
Question: I have a 3 part question When one makes a Siyum Sefer Torah does one have to make Seudah with it? Does it have to be on the…
If it's just not touching but it's Mamosh right near it, like a hairbreadth or two away, and it is obvious that the letters were written according to the…
