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Does a Tehillim go on top of a Siddur that has Torah in the back?

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…

What is the proper way to say the Bracha before and after Hallel?

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…

My son’s 3rd birthday is on Shabbos. When is the preferable time for the Upsherin – Motzei Shabbos or Sunday?

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…

I put my Tehillim on top of my Siddur. Where do I put my Chayenu, a weekly publication which contains the weekly Chumash? On top of my Tehillim or under my Siddur?

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,…

I am a Chiyuv. Would I be able to say Mishnayos tonight at the end of Davening, being that it’s Nittel?

Yes. Sources: כן המנהג. וכן מעשה רב במוצש״ק, אור לי״ז טבת, תשמ״ט. וככל הנראה גם באור לי״ט טבת תשכ״ה.

Do hard boiled eggs need to be checked?

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.…

I heard that there is a Halacha not to use broken dishes. How far does this go? Does this apply to a chip in a dish?

There is no such Halacha. Some are particular about this as they are concerned that broken dishes are associated with Kelipah, which brings about forgetting one’s learning. However, there…

Can the Rabbi give a speech while the Chazzen does the long Chazoras Hashatz quietly?

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,…

Making Tea and Coffee on Shabbos

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…

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 should I put the Mezuzah?

If the room or closet is less than 4x4 Amos, it is exempt from Mezuzah. Some, however, adopt a Chumra - stringency to place a Mezuzah. If there is…

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Does a Tehillim go on top of a Siddur that has Torah in the back?

What is the proper way to say the Bracha before and after Hallel?

My son’s 3rd birthday is on Shabbos. When is the preferable time for the Upsherin – Motzei Shabbos or Sunday?

I put my Tehillim on top of my Siddur. Where do I put my Chayenu, a weekly publication which contains the weekly Chumash? On top of my Tehillim or under my Siddur?

I am a Chiyuv. Would I be able to say Mishnayos tonight at the end of Davening, being that it’s Nittel?

Do hard boiled eggs need to be checked?

I heard that there is a Halacha not to use broken dishes. How far does this go? Does this apply to a chip in a dish?

Can the Rabbi give a speech while the Chazzen does the long Chazoras Hashatz quietly?

Making Tea and Coffee on Shabbos

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 should I put the Mezuzah?

Does a Becher need to be rinsed before Kiddush even if it is clean from having been washed after its previous use?

Can I give my wife a bottle of perfume as a birthday gift during her year of Aveilus?

Drinking Kiddush Wine