Can I say Birchos Hashachar for someone else to be Yotze if he answers Amen?
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: 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…
Question: If a frum Jew with a beard rents a house for a fixed time (6 months) and the house has a xmas wreath on the front door and…
Introduction: One may not accept Schar Shabbos (payment for work done on Shabbos). One way of being permitted to accept payment for Laining is to be paid for the…
Question: Sometimes on WhatsApp chats that are geared towards 'chizuk', people will share various 'inspirational' video clips. Occasionally, the clip would be of a person (maybe a priest?) talking…
Question: Am I allowed to get an aliya during a krias hatorah in which the baal koreh mispronounced a word or several words which changed the meaning of the…
When davening minchah with that minyan you may skip tachanun. However, if at all possible, you should say it privately in a way that’s not noticeable. Sources: ראה…
Question: I saw someone write that opening up a bottle cap on Shabbos is permitted even if there is writing on it, basing himself on the Alter Rebbe's position…
Question: I got this pillow: one side is silver sequins and the other is sequins that make up a picture. Am I allowed to use it, touch it, flip…
Question: I got a get several months ago but the civil divorce hasn’t even been filed. I don’t currently have a paying job (I’m taking care of the kids)…
We pronounce Hashem’s name as written. See here: https://asktherav.com/1388-what-is-the-proper-way-to-say-hashems-name-in-onkelos-and-in-krias-shema-sheal-hamitah/ ראה גם שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ג, צח בסופו שלא יצא אם לא אמר האזכרות. וראה חוט שני שבת חלק…
תחנון בליל הברית
שאלה: האם בעל ברית אומר תחנון בקריאת שמע שעל המטה בליל הברית? (היינו בנוגע לאם התינוק, או בנוגע לאבי הבן אם הולך לישון, או לאלו הנוהגים לומר ק״ש על…
Ha'eitz. Sources: ראה שו''ע או''ח סי' ר''ג ובמג''א שם ס''ק א', ובאדה''ז שם, ובסדר ברה''נ פרק ו', לאפוקי מהסוברים שברכתו האדמה ע''פ החיי אדם כלל נ''א והמשנ''ב סי'…
Yes. ראה פסקי דינים צמח צדק יו״ד סי׳ קצב ס״ו טעם למנהג זה, ושייך גם בזיווג שני. #23075
Question: What is the din for imitation (fake, faux, parve) meat (made out of fruit, nuts, and vegetables)? I am assuming it is completely mutar to have during the…
No, if the husband already gave Ma'aser. Sources: לכאו׳ נדו״ד לא שנא ממעות שנתקבלו בירושה או במתנה, שכיון שעבר לרשות אחרת חייב לעשר, והה״נ בכגון דא כשאין לבעלה…
האם נוהגים להקפיד ליטול מים אחרונים לתוך כלי?
דמשו"ע אדה"ז נראה שאין צורך כשהקרקע מרוצפת, אך ע"פ קבלה נראה שצריך להקפיד בזה (משום כבוד לסט"א וכו') וכמ"ש בפיוט אזמר בשבחין בקטע שלא הביא אדה"ז בסידורו. תשובה:…
Yes, but you should not verbalize that your are preparing for a different Shabbos. However, if you’re getting paid for laining, there are restrictions -See here: https://asktherav.com/19259-does-preparing-a-parsha-for-kriah-several-years-ago-count-as-preparation-before-shabbos-when-paying-a-baal-korei/ Sources:…
