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…
Under the circumstances you may rely on the following: clean the surface well, wait 24 hours since last usage, turn the elements to the highest heat and pour boiling…
If it's not the norm to receive gifts during the meal, a bracha is made. However, on Purim or in an area where it's quite normal for someone to…
האם מברכים באמצע סעודה על עגבניות, פלפלים מלפפונים וכד’ חתוכים לפרוסות?
אם אוכלם עם פת - אינו מברך. ואם אוכלם כדי לגרר תאוות האכילה - אינו מברך. ואם אוכלם לתענוג, נחלקו בזה. ולמעשה, המנהג שבכל אופן דינם כדברים הבאים מחמת…
האם מותר לי להגיד יעלה ויבא (או אתה חוננתנו, משיב הרוח וכו’) בקול קצת חזק להזכיר לאנשים לומר אותם?
מותר, אבל לא נכון שכל אחד ואחד יעשה כן. מקורות: ראה צרור החיים לר״ח מטודילו, תלמיד הרשב״א, דיני טעויות בתפלה יג - ע׳ טו - שהרמב״ן הי׳ אומר…
It questionable whether the prohibition of chukas hagoyim applies here. Nonetheless, there is still reason for prohibition on other grounds, especially since the Churban, and also due to moshav…
Yes. Sources: ראה עד״ז בפמ״ג תפז בא״א א - בנוגע יו״ט, וחתם בנוסח דיו״ט שחל בשבת. אבל ראה בכה״ח שם יא משה״ק מדוע לא מהני משום חזרה תוכ״ד.…
Question: I have nodules on my vocal cords which causes long term hoarseness. Part of the treatment my doctor gave me is to do the straw phonation vocal exercise…
Question: Please advise on the practical application of this halacha, and if any heterim exist etc. Shulchan Aruch (YD 179:19) states that it is forbidden to learn anything from an…
Generally yes, but this depends on the person, his time and capabilities. In Yeshiva, this depends on Hanhala too. Sources: קשה לקבוע מסמרות בזה. והכל לפי מה שהוא…
Question: If my landlord is Jewish and they are not fulfilling legal requirements such as taking care of rodents & pests, is it Mesirah to lodge a complaint with…
Question: Who is responsible to affix, check and maintain the Mezuzahs in a Yeshiva dorm? The Yeshiva rents apartments for the bochorim and then charges tuition to bochorim. The…
Halachically, there is no need to stand while the reading of the Torah even if the Bima is not on a raised platform or the Torah is being read…
Question: If I forgot יעלה ויבוא on ראש חודש שחרית and remembered תוך כדי דיבור of יהיו לרצון before I started taking 3 steps back, can I go back…
Question: I heard that Kabbalisticlly it’s not good to cover the head Tefillin with ones Tallis. So what is one supposed to do for Birchas Kohanim when he’s supposed…
Question: If someone goes to the bathroom in the middle of a Seudah, and they are still planning on continuing to eat or drink, but not planning on eating…
Question: Due to a health issue my father can not say or read brachos. However he can answer Amen and he is aware of what he is listening. My…
Question: Women in our shul have complained that they don't have access to the backyard playground from their side of the mechitza. A proposal has been made to move…
They should not be eaten. Sources: לכאו׳ דמי לצפרניים וטלפיים שאסור מדרבנן (ראה ברמב״ם מאכ״א ד, יח. ואף שי״מ ״שהוא אסור״ בל׳ יחיד רק על שליא נקטו אחרונים…
In the Rebbe's letters we find that the Rebbe suggested to people experiencing not good dreams: • Not to think of the bad dreams. • Dreams come from the…
Question: How far does one have to check after the bathroom to be concerned about these issues brought in shulchan Aruch? For some, being overly concerned can at times…
There is no minimum height, it suffices that they are not directly on the floor. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' רפ"ב סעי' ז' ובש"ך ס"ק ט' ובית הלל ס"ק…
Nowadays it’s usually better for them to learn Gemara. Wherever possible, they should choose a Mesachta which deals with relevant halachos for women. See also: Derher.org/The Rebbe's View…
Question: Is one required to make an Eiruv Chatzeiros for his shared domain with other Jews in a city where: there is a public Eiruv that most of Anash…
It should be covered for praying. You can not pray within the 4 cubits if there is a bad smell. Source: שוע"ר סי' פז סעיף א-ב בענין גרף…
