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Does a goy receive schar for doing mitzvos which they weren’t told to do? For example, tfillin, tziztis, shofar, sukkah and lulav?

Yes. He receives award for performing mitzvos which he wasn’t instructed to do, as long as he doesn’t claim it is a mitzvah for him. Nonetheless, he shouldn’t do mitzvos…

I had a pushka with me in the hospital when my wife gave birth and had all the nurses/hospital staff give tzedaka. One of the nurses, presumably not Jewish (she looked Asian) asked if she could say or think a prayer before giving tzedaka. Would this be allowed? What if she’s praying to A”Z?

According to halacha, one may not accept tzedaka from a non-Jew at all unless it's needed urgently, and even then not openly. One may accept tzedaka from them if…

I returned a purchase in a non-Jewish store, and the cashier realized I was refunded an extra $60. Do I need to return the money?

One may not intentionally deceive anyone, including non-Jews, but it is permissible to take advantage of a mistake made by a gentile (ta’us akum), unless doing so will cause…

Can a woman sing in the presence of Goyim?

There is no problem to sing in front of Goyim. However, one should ensure it is always done in a modest manner. One should certainly not sing with deliberate…

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