The paddle is now milchig and should be kashered if you want to use the bread for fleishig. This can be done by immersing in boiling water or by…
There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic which should be the case at this time of the evening. See here:…
Question: If two women need to light Shabbos candles and there are only two candles in total what is the preferred action: Should they both hold the match and…
Question: I saw some Poskim permit using regular lotion on Shabbos even to treat a bad case of chapped hands, being that it's used even for healthy hands. What…
One may enter a social hall of a church if necessary for a non-religious but kosher gathering, provided it is not in the sanctuary. The room would need to…
Depends on the arrangement the employer has with the employee in advance. Either way, this cannot be considered actual Ma'aser. Sources: יש לדון משום לא תעשוק או לא…
Question: My wife and I are vendors for a few product lines/companies and from time to time will do fairs and festivals. From time to time a church will…
Birchas Hamazon must be said seated and in one succession. Some say it is a biblical obligation to say it in one succession. One must also say Birchas Hamazon…
Question: My father died יג חשון תשעט which was a leap year. He was buried טו חשון תשעט. What date will the first yahrtzeit be? The date of death…
Question: Very often we have a Jewish (not yet Shomer Shabbos) caterer that works from our Chabad kitchen. Does there need to be a Mashgiach in the kitchen the…
I might have used that knife before to cut cheese but I’m not sure. Answer: It may be eaten at the fish course. See here: Halacha2go.com #365:…
Although basic sourdough starter made with only flour and water is kosher, a store-bought sourdough starter requires a Hechsher as at times other ingredients are added or it comes…
סיום קדיש והתפילה כש”ץ, כאשר הקבורה היא לא באותו יום של הפטירה
שאלה: ראיתי בשערי הלכה ומנהג סי' קלט, שמובא שם תיווך כאשר הקבורה היא לא באותו יום של הפטירה, לגשת לעמוד בלי אמירת קדיש. וטעמו כי עיקר עליית הנשמה היא…
Women or single girls should not drink alcohol in front of other men, as it is a violation of tznius. Tasting Kiddush is not included. Regarding a married woman, there are…
Question: I was once in a shul where the Luchos were divided. One on one side of the Aron and the other on the other side. A Lubavitcher Rov…
Question: Was this a horah for everyone? Is it from a reliable source, i.e a Rov or someone who has specific knowledge of Milah? For non-Chabad babies can we…
Question: A milchik spoon was put into a pot of rice and chicken pieces while it was still hot (not sure how hot). The spoon was used earlier that…
As a general rule, any food that is not eaten raw and is an important food ("fitting to be on a king's table") must be Bishul Yisroel when cooked.…
האם קטנה יכולה לעשות הבדלה עבור אשה?
העיקר להלכה שנשים חייבות בהבדלה (מדברי סופרים), ולפי זה גדולה אינה יכולה לצאת ידי חובה ע"י קטנה. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע אדה"ז סי' רצ"ו סי"ט, שהעיקר להלכה שנשים…
Question Continued: If yes, is there a difference of what type of program we are doing? And what about if we are having a meeting for shlichus? Answer:…
Question: Dear Rabbi, I saw a contemporary posek write (Rabbi Ribiat 39 melochos vol. 2 p, 488) that using cough drops on Shabbos is not allowed. What is your…
Question: I am looking into a potential Shlichus opportunity. But first, the current Shliach needs to interview me. He is not willing to meet me in Crown Heights and…
Question: When I prepare a bowl of cereal on Shabbos, I was told that I need to do it with a shinui (by placing the milk inside first), is…
Question: When one says Hashem’s name by mistake during Tehillim or davening (specifically by Shemoneh Esrei), does one say ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו לעולם ועד right then or after…
Question: A friend is printing iron-on Matzah covers for kids to make before Pesach. They would like to print the Brochos on the Matzah cover so people will read…
