Question: There is a Kloister that has been closed for many years, They put it on the market now for a developer to buy it. I'd like to buy the…
Question: There is a Kloister that has been closed for many years, They put it on the market now for a developer to buy it. I'd like to buy the…
Question: I am moving a Torah to be kept in an Aron (a dresser). What can I do that the dresser should not become tashmishei kedusha and it will…
Question: I’ve been offered pews from a temple and was wondering if it would be ok to accept this donation or would it be unacceptable for us to do…
No, it must be placed in shaimos. ראה: שו"ע יו"ד סי' רפ"ב, או"ח סי' קנ"ד, ושיורי ברכה שם, מג"א ריש סי' מ', וראה גם אגרות משה או"ח ח"ד…
The bag that actually holds the Tefillin and a Mezuzah case are both considered a תשמיש קדושה (usage of holiness) and they should be placed in Geniza. See here…
The inside box that holds the Torah? The doors also? How about the entire design on the outside that makes it look larger and is part of the extended…
May be discarded in a respectful manner (such as placing it in a separate bag before putting in the garbage). Best to use it for another Mitzvah, such as…
Once Sukkos has passed, the Schach may be used for any purpose, although it is appropriate to avoid stepping on the Schach or using it for a disrespectful purpose.…
