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Can Hatovas Chalom be done over Zoom?

It cannot be done over zoom, unless the three people are in one place. Sources: כמו בהתרת נדרים - ראה בכלבו קמז. וראה אצלנו לענין התרת נדרים בטלפון…

Kabbalos Shabbos on Zoom

Question: I know we can't do Kabbalos Shabbos on Zoom, as that's when we actually accept upon ourselves Shabbos. My question is: Can I do a Zoom singing session…

I was asked by a modern orthodox shul to read megillah for them. Am I allowed to do it even though it will also be live on zoom? Do I have to make it clear that they do not fulfill their obligation?

You may lein there, provided you make a disclaimer before you begin that according to the clear majority of Poskim one is not yotzeh with a Megillah reading heard…

How important is it to Daven at the time of a Minyan on Zoom?

Full Question: I read the following links (1/2), and my question is: How important is it to try and schedule our home davening around the schedule of a Zoom…

Is it okay for both men and women to attend an online Zoom meeting while having their cameras on? Are there any specific guidelines for this in terms of what’s considered Tznius/appropriate?

Zoom meeting should follow the same precautions as face-to-face meetings. The Rabbonim of the Beis Din have recently published a letter about the caution required in the area of…

Is there any way I can set up before Yom Tov a Zoom for the seder for my non-religious mother (who is alone) and family who generally drive on Shabbos or Yom tov to join us?

Question Continued: There are three possible ways to do it: Turn on Zoom right before YT and leave the plug out so the laptop dies after 2-3 hours. Leave…

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