Havdalah Candle & Hagomel for Women
Question: Motzei Shabbos my dining room table and chairs went up in flames as a result of a havdala candle that wasn't put out well. B"H I was able…
Question: Motzei Shabbos my dining room table and chairs went up in flames as a result of a havdala candle that wasn't put out well. B"H I was able…
Question: If a Kalla won't be covering her hair at the wedding besides a veil, from what point after the wedding does she need to cover her hair in…
Filing is OK. See in the sources here: https://asktherav.com/9438-is-one-allowed-to-manicure-nails-on-rosh-chodesh/ Sources: וכ״ש הוא מר״ח וכו׳. ואכתי יש להנדז בה, דשמא מחמת הגירור נמי גדלים שוב. והן למ״ד שהוא משום…
מה גובר על מה: תפילה בציבור או קריאת התורה?
שאלה: מעשה שהי' בבהיכ"נ, שהעשירי למנין הגיע רק לקראת סוף התפלה, וא' מט' אמר שהוא ישאר רק 10 דקות. יש בזה כמה שאלות: האם עדיף להתפלל מוסף במנין או…
Question: https://asktherav.com/19086-tefillin-for-someone-who-has-an-urge-to-go-to-the-bathroom/ My question is if I need to use the bathroom, but I can hold myself in - is that considered a Guf Naki or not? The above…
Question: 1) Is it permissible to have 'Kosher' Slurpees from '7-11', not knowing if they exchange flavors frequently? A) Will the utensil be considered non-Kosher מצד כבוש of a…
No. See here, even in a year when Shiva Asar Btammuz occurs during the week. This year (5782 - fast is Nidche) certainly one may not. https://asktherav.com/15092-do-the-dinim-of-the-three-weeks-apply-from-the-night-before-the-fast/ Sources:…
Yes, if you bathe him regularly every day. It would be best to wear gloves, though strictly speaking this isn’t necessary. Sources: ראה בחכמ״א קנב, יז. חנוך לנער…
Only if the purpose is to remove a bad smell. One should use unscented deodorant. Sources: שהותרה סיכה להעביר הזוהמא - כ״מ ברמב״ם תענית ה, י ובשו״ע או״ח…
You may trim your mustache - if it interferes with eating - this week. Sources: שו״ע תקנא, יג. ופשטות השו״ע להתיר גם בשבוע זה, שהרי כל עיקר איסור…
Or is this a better option where the glasses are actually tied and more secured to the bendel? Answer: These are not acceptable…
Does it make a difference if one tucks in his shirt or not? Answer: The main idea is to ensure the tzitzis do not fold and thus lose…
There no such requirement, but there is room to do so as a practice of teshuvah. Sources: מצינו ברמ״א יו״ד סוסי׳ רסח שישראל מומר טובל מדרבנן. ויל״ע אם שייך…
Question: I am learning with a kallah and I have a question regarding tevilah/chatzitzah: She is a balas teshuva trying hard to do as much as she can. She…
Yes, especially this year where Tisha B’av is delayed till Sunday, but only the bare minimum items that are needed this week and only those clothing that have become…
Questions: Is there an issue with baking clay (like modeling or fimo) in my oven? The instructions are to bake it so it gets hard and keeps its shape.…
Question: My wife usually cuts her hair a few days before going to the mikvah. Would she be able to cut her hair during the nine days or in…
Question: I am 54 years old (menopausal) women and had an ENDOSEE procedure by a frum doctor. She gave me these instructions to ask a Rov if it’s considered…
Question: I have mikvah tonight iyh. My family (siblings and parents) is having a gathering with chicken and meat. Will be really interesting to not eat. Am I allowed…
It’s Okay to have the boys play in water sprinklers during the nine days, if effort is made that only face hands and feet become wet, or in the…
Question: I am pregnant and have had to do an ultrasound as per Dr. request. In such cases, should I ask the technician specifically not to tell me the…
Question: If store-bought blintzes are are served for lunch, is the Bracha for them Hamotzie since it's a Kvius Seudah? Is there a difference if they're fried on a…
Question: We run a camp for children ages 3-8 boys and 3-12 girls. At line-up every morning we say the 12 Pesukim with the campers. Do we need to…
האם אפשר לשתות מים מהברז בסעודה שלישית?
צדדי הספק: א' האם מקילים לסמוך על ההיתר שרק מי נהרות אסור. ב' האם מי הברז כמי נהרות או שהם דבר אחר. מענה: יש להבהיר שהאיסור הוא רק…
ס”ת ישן שנמצא בו ג’ אותיות סדוקות בעמוד אחד וחסר הרבה דיו, האם נשאר בחזקת כשרות?
מדובר בספר תורה שנמצא בהרים עבור ימות הקיץ והטעויות נמצאו בפרשת חוקת שהס״ת הי׳ גלול שם. תשובה: אם יש ספר תורה אחר, יש להשתמש רק בו. בשעת הדחק,…
