For those that dislike wine, with a medical condition or pregnant, Grape Juice may be used. It is recommended to add some wine to the grape juice if possible.…
For those that dislike wine, with a medical condition or pregnant, Grape Juice may be used. It is recommended to add some wine to the grape juice if possible.…
On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…
Question: In regards to washing ones hands before Davening, is it okay to wash, eat and then Daven - if care was taken not to touch shoes etc.- or…
One should try to wash in a sink which is outside the bathroom. If there is no other option, you should cover the toilet before washing and dry the…
There are three main Shittos in the Poskim when the latest time for Kiddush Levana is: 1. Maharil – Until the exact halfway point between each Moilad. In other words, since…
Question: I work in a field where I interact almost exclusively with Goyim. When a client asks me "How are your doing" is it Mutar to answer "Thank G-d"?…
Correct. Sources: שקו״ט בקדושת סידור בכלל לענין זה (והרי י״ב פסוקי תורה, בפ׳ הקרבנות, שמע ועוד, נוסף לקריה״ת לימות החול), אם דינו כחומש, נ״ך או תושבע״פ - ראה מחזיק…
Question: What is the proper way to say the Bracha before and after Hallel? In certain Siddurim it says that when half Hallel is said, the Tzibbur should be…
Question: If one can not do an Upsherenish on their son's birthday since it is on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh etc. would it be better to do it Motzaei…
The Chayenu publication should be on the bottom of all. Sources: בשו״ת וישמע משה רכג, שבחוברת עם פרשה אחת [כשי״ב פ״ה תיבות לפחות - ראה שו״ע אדה״ז שלד,…
Yes. Sources: כן המנהג. וכן מעשה רב במוצש״ק, אור לי״ז טבת, תשמ״ט. וככל הנראה גם באור לי״ט טבת תשכ״ה.
Hard boiled eggs need not be checked. Sources: ברא״ש ע״ז ג, כט, דלא חיישינן לדם בביצים לפי שאינו מצוי, שאנו אוכלים ביצים צלויים ואין בודקים אם י״ב דם.…
There is no such Halacha, except regarding a Kos Shel Bracha. Some are particular about this as they are concerned that broken dishes are associated with Kelipah, which brings…
Question: Sometimes by Shluchim on Rosh Hashana or Yom Kippur when Chazoras Hashatz is really long, they tell the Chazzan to read it quietly while he gives a speech,…
Question: Is it permissible to make tea and coffee in a Keli Shlishi using instant coffee or tea bags, or is this considered coloring the water? Answer: Almost…
Question: I have a room in the basement of a Chabad house that has no windows, and the door opens to the outside of the room. On which side…
According to Halacha, if it is clean it needs no rinsing. However, some say that according to Kabalah it should be rinsed even if clean. The Rebbe would wipe…
If it’s customary in her family to buy birthday presents, or if you always buy her birthday presents, and this is an expected behavior, you may buy her a…
Question: After Friday night and day Kiddush I see people drinking the cup of wine and then before giving it out to other people, they pour more wine from…
