Is there any issue in causing a car slow down or stop for you on Shabbos?
It’s not an issue (even if it might be a yid, rachmana litzlan). Sources: שכשנוסע ממשיך במלאכת הבערה בלחיצה על הדוושה, ושכשעוצר יתכן אפילו שגורם לו למעט במלאכה…
It’s not an issue (even if it might be a yid, rachmana litzlan). Sources: שכשנוסע ממשיך במלאכת הבערה בלחיצה על הדוושה, ושכשעוצר יתכן אפילו שגורם לו למעט במלאכה…
To the best of my knowledge there isn’t any Halachic source for dancing specifically then, though in certain circles they have the custom of dancing during Lecha Dodi. …
In hot weather, where people often wear it that way - it's allowed as long as one is sure it won't fall off. Sources: שוע"ר שא, ב: אבל…
One may generally not take medications on Shabbos. For constipation, it would depend on the severity of it: if it's not too severe, you can try taking it right…
Question: In our Chabad House, we have a movable wall made consisting of 10 parts. The 10 small "walls" move on a track in the ceiling. It is entirely…
There is no problem with such a ceremony even when tachanun is not said, although if done within 30 days before Yom Tov no hesped or sad speeches should…
I don't see why it would be a problem, especially if people can & do wear digital watches? Answer: In regards to carrying and moving the lamp indoors…
You should do Hatavas Chalom in the presence of three friends. For details about this process, see here: https://asktherav.com/4557-can-you-please-tell-me-exactly-how-to-do-hatavos-chalomos-and-does-it-must-be-with-3-women/ See here about dreams in general: https://asktherav.com/9542-i-had-a-couple-of-disturbing-dreams-that-i-was-doing-something-against-halacha-is-it-something-i-should-ignore-or-is-there-something-i-should-do-about-it/ Sources:…
You have to make sure your hands are dry when washing them in the morning with a Bracha and when you wash for Hamotzie. All other times you don't…
Question: Is it acceptable to think words of Torah if you or someone else passed gas and there is an odor? If one is not sure if there is…
Question: Is there an inyan to have a modern-day toilet built in a way that the direction of the length of the toilet seat is North to South and…
Tevilas Keilim: The lack of Tevilah of the waffle maker is not a concern if the utensil is owned by a non-Jew. Bishul Akum: The fact that waffles may…
You may use the cups for cold water and soft beverages, provided that the cups are clean, and you don't leave your liquid in the cups for 24 hours…
אם לא תתבטל תפלת הציבור עי״ז, עדיף להתפלל ביחיד בזמנה מלהתפלל בציבור לפני הנץ החמה. ומכל מקום, נכון לבוא לתפלת הציבור ולשמוע קדיש קדושה וברכו וכו׳. ומה טוב, אם…
Question: Is it a minhag/inyan to say my wife's kapitel Tehillim? I have been doing it since we got married, but someone told me there's no source for it.…
Question: I teach in a Chabad high school. Students complain that I don't allow eating and chewing gum in class, and other teachers do. They claim it helps them…
Question: There is a "well-known" thing people say that one may not diet on Shabbos. Whatever weight-loss method one is using must be suspended on Shabbos, and they should…
The position of the Badatz is to follow medical experts in this matter. See here: Badatz letter from 28 Elul 5781 - Free translation Timely Inspirational Messages about…
Ideally, two other people should stand by the bimah, one to his right and one to his left. The baal koreh should hold both atzei chaim. Sources: שיעמדו…
Question: I'm baking a gluten-free challah recipe for a guest. I'm not sure how to know if the recipe would be hamotzie or not. The ingredients include: brown rice…