How do the Levi’im wash the Kohanim’s hands before Birchas Kohanim?
No need to wash three times. If washing three times, wash three consecutive times one hand and then the same on the other hand. Sources: כ"מ בלקו"ש ח"ט…
No need to wash three times. If washing three times, wash three consecutive times one hand and then the same on the other hand. Sources: כ"מ בלקו"ש ח"ט…
Question: We wish to build a wall in our bathroom, between the toilet and sink. What is the minimum height that wall can be, in order that the sink…
After the three steps. שכן אד׳ שפתי תפתח הוא חלק מהתפלה. ואין לזוז ממקומו. וראה שו״ת אבני ישפה ו, יט, ב. #20871
Article: A Brachah on Rivers The brachah of Oseh ma’aseh bereishis (thanking Hashem for the wonders of creation) should be recited when we see a large river that has been around…
There is no problem. Sources: מקורות: אפי׳ בבבואה של הקשת נסתפקו, ויש שהחמירו - רוח חיים פלאגי או״ח רכט, ב. ילקוט הגרשוני שם. שו״ת בצה״ח ב, יח, ד.…
שאל אותי היום יהודי חוזר בתשובה ממוצא ספרדי, אם הוא יכול להוריד על ידי שעווה את השערות שבגב שלו? הוא טוען שזה ממש מציק לו.
מצד דין לא ילבש מותר כשנעשה לרפואה או כשמציק לו מחמת גירויים וכדומה. גם בימי הספירה יש להתיר במקרה כזה - ראה בארוכה כאן: https://asktherav.com/11116-where-and-when-can-a-man-shave/ #4060
Question Continued: If not - why? Can you tell others about it later on, when it’s not there anymore? Answer: There are different opinions and customs about this.…
Article #500: Staring at a Wicked Person According to halachah, there are a number of things that one is assur l’histakel (forbidden to gaze at): Assur l’histakel bifnei rasha (it’s forbidden to…
Question: We have a non-Jewish neighbor who has a motion light sensor next to his door. If we want to go to shul we must pass it and the…
האם מותר להגיד פרקי תהילים בעל פה?
מותר לומר פסוקי תהלים בעל פה. ראה הלכה יומית אות תלד ובמראי מקומות לשם. ואעתיק החלק השייך לכאן: בנוגע לתהלים - כ״כ בשו״ת חו״י סקע״ה. אלא שמ׳ שם…
please note that some of these links are from last year, and will soon be updated iyh Mechiras Chometz - Sale Form The Hows and Whys of Selling Chometz…
Detailed instructions on the laws and customs for the Pesach 5782 Part I: Rosh Chodesh Nissan - 10 Nissan Includes: Sale of Chometz Instructions Kashering & Toiveling Q…
From a strict halachic perspective, there is room to permit all shampoos and soaps on Pesach. But many are strict regarding Pesach and only use soaps that are certified…
Paper cups (hot or cold) and plates present a problem on Pesach, as in the manufacturing process the paperboard is starched. Therefore, plastic cups and plates should be used…
Mouthwash and toothpaste are not only a concern regarding Pesach but also the entire year as some may contain animal-derived (not kosher) ingredients. See here: Halacha2go.com article #589: Does…
You may say it until the next morning by Alos. After that time, you can say it but without the Yehi Ratzon. Sources: בפשטות, כל הקורא פסוק בזמנו…
Women and geirim may both say it too. Same wording. ולהעיר מסה״ש תש״נ ח״ב ע׳ 393 הע׳ 7. #20224
עצת האבני נזר כשמתאחר בסעודתו לענין אפיקומן לפני חצות
שאלה: כאשר הזמן דחוק ואין אפשרות לאכול האפיקומן לפני חצות אלא א"כ ימהר בסעודתו ולא יוכל לאכול כיאה לשמחת יו"ט (או אפי' יצטרך להזדרז באמירת ההגדה וכו') האם יש…
One may only add water to the extent that the wine - or grape juice - can still be drunk as wine and served to guests that way. Regardless,…
Yes (provided it was kept away from Chometz, of course). It should also be checked for potential infestation. Sources: אג״ק כרך יא ע׳ כ״ג (אגרת ג'ת): אם אפשר…
Do they give me the Eiruv to pick up? Answer: Yes, that works. When making their Eruv they give it usually to someone else to pick on behalf…
Yes, you may. I would like to point out that there are several other halachos involved in cooking on wood over yom tov that you should be aware of:…
Question: What is a permissible way of calculating the price for renting out our apartment short-term which would include days of Shabbos or Yom Tov? What could we do…
Question: Since it's my first time buying tefillin for my son, I have some questions: Is there a preference that the sofer be a married person as opposed to…
Question: I heard that it was mekubal from Chassidim that the Alter Rebbe said that the shiur of a reviis is the size of a "sotka" - 120 milliliters.…
