Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Is it Muttar to clap on Shabbos – not during a Nigun, but also not as drumming etc. – rather as an applause after a speech?

An applaud which has no rhythm is permissible, as it is not Derech Shir - musical. Regarding clapping when singing, see here. Sources: ראה שו״ת אז נדברו חלק…

My Shul is in Boro Park (11218); what time should we Daven Maariv Leil Purim?

The accepted Chabad Minhag is to always Daven Maariv after Tzeis Hakochavim. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter…

1. What would be preferred, to Daven Maariv early with a Minyan (in a case where one Davened Mincha after Plag), or to Daven Beychidus after Tzeis? 2. In general from what time can one start Davening Maariv Lechatchila?

1. Being that you Davened Maariv in the past after Tzeis Hacochovim, you should continue doing so - even if it means not Davening with a Minyan - as…

האם יש מינימום שיעור למשלוח מנות?

שאלה: האם צריך לכתחילה לחומרא להיות שני דברים של כזית במשלוח מנות, או שכל המשלוח מנות יהי' כזית או כביצה, או שאפשר אולי לשים 3 דברים שיחד יהיו כב'…

What are the Halachos of giving presents and gifts during the year of Aveilus?

Can one give a birthday present to a sibling? An appreciation gift to coworkers? Answer: One should avoid giving presents during the year of "Aveilus" on a parent.…

When we read from 2/3 Torah scrolls is there a particular order they return to the Aaron Kodesh?

The proper order is that the Sefer Torah which was read last should be the first to be brought and put back in the Aaron kodesh. However, if the…

Why do we name people with non Kosher animal names like Dov, Aryeh, Zev etc. But seeing them is avoided?

Because there are a lot of positive elements to those animals. There is a lot we can learn from them. The Mishnah tells us to learn to be bold…

Are women obligated in Machatzis Hashekel?

Question: Are women obligated in Machatzis Hashekel on Taanis Ester? If yes, is a women's obligation fulfilled through her husband? Also, should a father give Machatzis Hashekel for his…

What is the Bracha on water-based Bourekas?

Question: I am making a Simcha and serving potato Bourekas and pizza Bourekas. The caterer said that it is a water-based dough not made with apple juice. What is…

Following the Megillah Laining from a Chumash

Question: What is the value of following the Laining of the Megillah with a Chumash? If I miss a word from the Baal Koreh am I Yotzei just by…

I am trying to start business selling Sheitels. Does it require a Hechsher, because of Indian/Avoda Zara hair used? If yes, is there a reliable Hechsher on it?

Most Rabbonim have long ago settled the matter and determined that it is a non-issue. There are some anti-Sheitel zealots* who have jumped on the bandwagon to make another…

After giving myself a hair cut do I need to wash Negel Vasser with a Keli? (If I want to say Tehillim or learn Chassidus)

A Keli is not necessary. Some are Machmir to wash three time with a Keli. (א) Q. Is it enough to pour a few drops of water on my…

הסיסמה של הכינוס ל”ג בעומר השנה אצלנו הוא “והנה ה’ נצב עליו…” (תניא). האם מותר להשתמש במילים אלו על הפרסומות ברחובות העיר?

אם משתמשים רק במלים הללו בלבד: ״והנה ה׳ נצב עליו״ - אפשרי. ומכל מקום, יש לברר אם אין מנהג מקובל בעירו, שלא יהא פריצת גדר ח״ו. וגם בלאו הכי אינו…

I am planning to buy a new refrigerator. Is a refrigerator with a Shabbos mode, enough to satisfy Shabbos and Yom Tov concerns, or are there other issues to be concerned about?

Please view the following link for a detailed explanation, see here.

Is there a source that says it is ‘dangerous’ to be naked in front of a candle?

Yes. See halacha2go.com #354 regarding changing children in front of Shabbos candles. Sources: פסחים קיב, ב. באה״ט או״ח ערה י. דרישה שם א. א״ר שם יד. תוספת שבת…

I seem to remember that the Alter Rebbe writes that if a Yid does a Melacha and has a particular purpose in mind and another Yid wants to have Hanoah from the Melacha in a different manner that it is okay? A hypothetical example: If someone comes into my kitchen and puts on the stove to warm up food, can I use the fire on the stove to warm myself up if I am cold?

There is no such Halacha in Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch. You might be confusing this with something similar; There is a Halacha that one may ask a non-Jew to…

If I work for a Shaliach that is supposed to pay for my car, am I allowed to use my Maaser money to pay for it and consider it as if I gave that Maaser to the Shliach?

If the car is being used primarily for Shlichus work, you may pay the cost from Maaser. The car remains the property of Tzedaka and does not transfer into your…

My work gave me a mobile internet box to use for work if I don’t have internet and need to use my laptop. I had my laptop and internet box at home and my family connected to it and the usage was a lot. My work incurred a couple thousand dollars extra expenses because of this. Am I obligated to pay for it?

It depends on the policy of your workplace. If they gave it to you for work purposes only, then you are obligated to pay the difference. #3103

I have a boarded up house that is full of junk. Every once in a while people go inside. Should I put up Mezuzos in there or not?

I am assuming the house is not completely boarded up but rather has an entryway to get in and out. The need for Mezuzos on such a house depends…

Are we still obligated to rebuke another Jew nowadays? Is there a difference between different types of Aveiros? What if someone sees their non-Jewish boss doing something wrong, should he say something if there is potential he might loose a promotion?

Certainly the Mitzvah of rebuking a Jew who does not act proper applies today and is a Mitzvah in the Torah! See the Chinuch Mitzvah 239 for details of…

I have a woman in my community who is still single in her 30s and she feels she needs a new “Mazal”. She received a Jewish name in Russia. Is it OK to add another Jewish name to add or change her Mazal?

See here for answer. #3149

Can I bake something in a Fleishig oven and serve it with Milchig ice cream?

If served together Mamosh, it should not be done L'chatchilla. So, can I first preheat the oven on high temperature and then use it together? See here. …