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Can I read a Book written by a Kofer?

  Question: My friend suggested me to read a book on relationships, looking up the author online I see that he also wrote books on oso haish. May I read…

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  • Avodah Zarah
  • books, ספרים חיצוניים

Is one allowed to read the books that are included in the apocrypha?

  Question: Is one allowed (if yes, in which ones, and in what manner) to read the books that are included in the apocrypha (e.g. Ben Sira, Maaseh Tuvyah...)?  …

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Would Harry Potter would fall under the category of books that are Assur?

  I was asked this question by my camper. She described it as "the world-class 7 book series talking about magic and a young boys adventure through school and conquering…

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  • Sheimos (Genizah)
  • books, genizah, reform, seforim

Reform Books: Garbage or Shaimos?

  Question: I found a big book on a shelf in Shul that is put together by reform "Rabbis" and L'havdil "based on Tanach". I hesitate if to put it…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Pregnancy
  • baby, birth, books, Nashim Zekeinos

Article: Is it permissible to buy clothing for the baby before birth?

  Q. Are we allowed to buy children's books/Seforim before our baby is born? A. In this case, where it is for a Mitzvah, it is certainly OK. Read on…

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  • books, psychology, reading on shabbos, therapy, או"ח שז

My therapist recommended I read some books, however I don’t really have the time to read them during the week. Am I allowed to read them on Shabbos?

  I also have a fear of giving birth and someone recommended a book to help can I read that book on Shabbos?   Answer: These books may be read…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • books, maaser, seforim, tzedakah

What are the guidelines for using Maaser to buy Seforim? May this be done?

  Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money.…

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