What is the proper spelling of the name Leib?
The correct spelling among Askenazim is ליב. If the tzaire beneath the ל is pronounced similar to a patach as is done in many Hungarian, Polish and Galician communities,…
The correct spelling among Askenazim is ליב. If the tzaire beneath the ל is pronounced similar to a patach as is done in many Hungarian, Polish and Galician communities,…
Question: Is it only a specific body of water? What would be the geder? Or is it really only a water-carrier? And what exactly should be said? Answer:…
Generally yes. - I'm asking about 2 types of cream: 1) the cream stays on your hand for a while without getting absorbed - there's a layer of actual…
Question: I am considering a career in law enforcement as a forensic accountant. This means that I would be gathering financial evidence to be used in litigation proceedings. Depending…
הנחת תפלין ליהודי עם צלם רח”ל
שאלה: נפגשתי לאחרונה עם יהודי, שלפני המלחמה מסרו אותו למנזר, וכך גדל כל ימיו, להיות כומר קתולי י"ה. הזמנתי אותו ל 770, ואולי הוא יסכים להניח תפלין (דבר שלא…
It is permitted to use a flashlight in the way you mentioned on Yom Tov. However, it is best to move it with a shinui (like holding it with…
Question: It has become popular to put Mezuzos in see-through cases. I have seen in Seforim that there are certain restrictions when the name ש-ד-י is not covered. My…
If you’re holding at a place where you can make a Hefsek (such as speaking), yes, you may say it together with the Minyan. Please see in the…
Question: I have long lists of names of people who need healing that I insert in my prayers when I have the time. I have divided them into those…
One may not carry on Yom Tov if it's not for the sake of Yom Tov. Therefore, practically, one may only take out the garbage to the street if…
Question: Is it permissible to take an enzymes supplement to assist digestion on Shabbos or Yom Tov, if one takes them regularly with every meal mixed with food throughout…
Meat: It is a mitzvah of Simchas Yom Tov to eat meat on Yom Tov both by night and by day, ideally during the seudah. See here: https://asktherav.com/8974-must-one-eat-beef-on-yom-tov-or-is-chicken-enough/ Fish:…
אם לא מצא חיטים לשני הלחם, האם מותר להביא מכוסמין?
שאלה: מה הדין אם לא מצא חיטים לשני הלחם, האם יהא מותר להביא מכוסמין, דכוסמין מין חיטין הוא, וכמבואר בדברי חז"ל בכמה מקומות. וכן בריש מסכת חלה דחיטין מצטרפין…
הדלקת נרות יום טוב שני – לפני שקיעה
שאלות: ראיתי מי שכתב שאפשר להדליק נרות יום טוב שני - ביום טוב הראשון סמוך לחשכה, והוא על פי מ"ש אדה"ז בתקי"ד סט"ו "ומכל מקום מותר לאדם להדליק נרות בביתו…
Question: When dealing with Mekuravim who had a bris but not in a kosher way - not 8 days, and/or in a hospital: how important is it for them to redo…
שאלה בנוגע למבצע עשרת הדיברות:
שאלה: האם ניתן להחזיר את הס”ת מיד לאחר קריאת המפטיר, ולקרוא את ההפטרה אחרי חלוקת הממתקים ואחרי שהילדים ילכו? מענה: לא. ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/13764-when-the-one-receiving-maftir-has-to-bentch-hagomel-when-exactly-should-he-do-so/ #21503
Question: I have a tallis that has the holes for the tzitzis that are torn. Can I use metal grommets to attach the tzitzis to the tallis? (That is…
Question: May one interrupt between reading shnayim mikra and reading the Haftorah lechatchila, or better not to? (I.e. just as it is better not to interrupt within the chumash…
Question: We are starting a new kehillah on a development site. A third of the development was bought and houses were built before we bought there. We purchased the…
Question: We rent a first floor of a house, our Jewish landlord lives upstairs, we share a drive way and a shared garage with non Jewish neighbors, each one…