Dear Rabbi I understand that if one stays awake all night, but had slept in the day for more than a Sheinat Kevah, they are able to make Birkot HaTorah for himself. Does this also apply to Elokei Nishama and HaMaavir Shenah, or does one need to hear these from someone who has slept? Answer: […]
Author Archives: Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz
Cooking with Timer, Grama Switch
Is it permissible to place uncooked food in an oven that will turn on on Shabbos with a timer (assuming there’s no Muktza issue)? Similarly, is it permissible remove a plastic blocker on Shabbos if as a result a light will go on later on? The light pulses that will turn on the light will […]
Proper Time for Talis Katan
Dear Rabbi I wanted to know the best way to make the bracha on a talis katan in the morning (I am no married and hence, I do not wear a talis gadol). I don’t make the bracha when getting dressed as I usually need to use the bathroom, so I therefore make the bracha […]
Rebuking a Theif
I saw another Jew stealing from a kosher restaurant and didn’t know if I should tell the owners or confront the person. I happen to know the person and didn’t want it to ruin the friendly relationship we have What should I do now since the time to do something about it passed? Thank you. […]
Yichud with Aunt
I would like to send my son age 11 to his aunt’s (mother’s sister) bungalow for 4 weeks. husband is only home for weekends thursday night till monday morning. she has three daughters, age 3, age 6, age 8 or 9′ is there a issur yiuchd. thanks Answer: The prohibition of Yichud applies to an […]