Maareh Mekomos: Bava Metziah 110B-112A Choshen Mishpat 339 Ketzos and R”A Eiger Ibid Nesivos end of 333 Shulchan Aruch beg. of 333
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Parve Soup and Milchig Onions
We have a milchig pot in which we made a soup that contained onions cut with a milchig knife and fried in a milchig pan (the soup was pureed). We… Read more »
Cleaning Up Board Game on Shabbos
After playing a board game such as Risk on Shabbos, how do I clean up or put away the pieces? Would the prohibition of sorting apply to these game pieces?… Read more »
Damaged Car
The school secretary parked her car close to the building, and not in the car park, because she needed to make a quick getaway after school that day. Some lads… Read more »
Amount for Birchat Hamazon
I understand that one can only bentch if eats a kezayis in 4 minutes does that have to be right away or at any point in the meal? If one… Read more »
Minhag Confusion
Dear Rabanim I was born jewish mom, non-jewish dad. My Ffather ad was converted by Bet Din of Rav Vozner when I was 14 and is religious (family did teshuva)…. Read more »
Chicken After Coffee
If you are slowly sipping a cup of coffee with some milk in it over a period of about an hour, how long should you wait before eating a piece… Read more »
Interrupting Birkat Hamazon
May one interupet in the middle of Birkas Hamazon to answer amen to any berachah of Birkas Hamazon he hears from another. What is also the Halacha, for kaddish kedushah… Read more »
Milchig Ladle and Parve Pot
Used a milchik plastic ladle to serve one bowl from a full parev pot of near boiling soup. The soup had some soft fully cooked onions. The pot contains about… Read more »
Distribution of Maaser Funds
If I receive a large amount of money as a family gift, do I have to give maaser of all of it within the first year of receiving it or… Read more »
Overpaying Credit Card Loan
My mother uses my credit card to help me build up reward points. She repays whatever she spends to my account. Sometimes she adds a little extra and then she… Read more »
Name of Hashem on Whiteboard
BS”D I wrote one of the 72 names of Hashem on an erasable whiteboard. Am I allowed to erase the name or do I throw out the board in Genizah?… Read more »
Shower Before Mikvah
Can one prepare and bathe for the mikva at home and then go to mikva and immerse without bathing or showering at all at the Mikva? I heard that one… Read more »
Free Will and Angels
I was discussing angels with a theologically confused friend of mine, who had read the basic list of beliefs that make a Jew a Jew. It was his contention that… Read more »
Phone as Alarm on Shabbos
I have a horrible memory and I just started having to take an important medication 3x’s a day. I keep my phone on me at all times and I have… Read more »
Marital Relations During Pregnancy
how often/till when should I do the mitzvah while pregnancy? Answer: There are no strict halachic guidelines in this regard, and the couple should be sensitive to each others needs,… Read more »
Using and Returning Purchases
A man buys battery case for his phone. He keeps it for 2 weeks and uses it once or twice. Then a better version comes out from another company. Is… Read more »
Widow Showing Hair
is an aged widow allowed to show her hair ? Answer: A widow is obligated to cover her hair as she did when she was married. Sources: See SHulchan Aruch… Read more »
Lighting Shamash on Disposable Menorah
For chanukah I bought those disposable oil filled glasses for my menorah when I light the glasses can I light them with a candle and if I do light them… Read more »
Havdala from a non Shomer Shabbos
Is it proper for a man who did not keep Shabbos to perform Havdallah? Is it halachacly acceptable to perform it for others? Answer: One who is not Shomer Shabbos… Read more »
Relations Before Shachris
I’d like to know if it is mutar to have marital relations before shahrit. If it is not, since what hour? Thanks Answer: There is no prohibition against relations before… Read more »
Ethical Misbehavior
The case is that: You are at the Canucks game. Your face comes up on the big screen saying that you are the lucky winner and you won two free… Read more »
Vacation When Nidda
My husband and I booked tickets for a vacation. What happens if I am assur at the time, are we allowed to go? Answer: If possible vacations should be scheduled… Read more »
Haircut and Tefillin on Chanuka
1. May I get a haircut on Chanukah? 2. Do I wear tefillin for shachris on Chanukah? Answer: 1 Haircuts are permitted on Chanuka. 2 Tefillin are worn regularly on… Read more »
Lighting for Single Girl
Hi, What is a single girl’s obligations in candle lighting? Is it the same as a man’s? What would it include- in regards to eating before lighting or not, appointing… Read more »
Washing Hands
1) I’ve always washed for bread 3 times each hand, but most people seem to do only twice. Is there a source for washing 3 times for bread? 2) What… Read more »
Selling on Amazon on Shabbos
Hello Please can you tell me if it is ok to sell via Amazon and keep the listings up over Shabbos? I am a private seller and do not use… Read more »
Freezer Becoming Muktza [Bosis]
Can a freezer become a Bosis, if the value of the muktzeh items are greater than the non-muktzeh. If so, can one open the door of such a frezzer or… Read more »
Lubricant on Shabbos
Can oil or any thin lubricant be used for husband/wife cohabitation on Shabbat? Thanks. Answer: Yes, liquid lubricant may be used on Shabbos.
Maaser for Parents
my brother is getting married and i want to help my parents with suppers for the week prior to wedding. may i use maser money to buy with it the… Read more »
Fallen Tefillin
Shalom. A handbag/briefcase containing a pair of Tefillin which were wrapped up in their plastic case and placed inside a Velvet zekel which were contained inside the plastic outercase fell… Read more »
Lost Maaser Check
if someone gave money as a maaser check and the check is cashed by a money changer in Eretz Yisroel – the institution got the money – but the money… Read more »
Mezuza Removal
I am renting an apartment. If I put up my own Mezuzot, can I take them down with the termination of the rental? Answer: Mezuzos should not be taken down… Read more »
Pareve Potatoes
If potatoes are cut with a meaty knife, that has not been used for meat for more than 3 days, and baked in a meaty oven, that has not been… Read more »
Non Religious Using Home Unsupervised
Hi all, May one allow the use of his home to a non-religious Jew who promises to abide by all the rules without the supervision of a religious Jew? Kindly… Read more »
Conversion Dilemma
Hi Rabbi, wonder if you could help me please. I have a huge dilemma and no idea what to do. I have wanted to convert for years but couldn’t find… Read more »
Bracha on Soup
If one eats an instant soup containing noodles and/or dehydrated vegtebales. Or classic Chicken soup containing croutons. Must he make seperate berachos on the noodels vegetables and croutouns. If he… Read more »
Bleeding from IUD
Since I put in an IUD (Mona Lisa) I bleed (fresh blood) a little on the day I ovulate. If I wait another 7 days I will start to bleed… Read more »
Bishul Yisrael with Burners
I know that there is an obligation for a Jew to light the oven, but what about cooktop burners? Does this also apply? Answer: Yes, to avoid Bishul Akum a… Read more »
Shoshim Finishing on Shabbos
If one’s Shloshim concludes on a Shabbos, may they shave on Erev Shabbos (if someone tells them that they need to shave)? Answer: Shaving is prohibited until after Shabbos. Sources:… Read more »
Yichud with Sisters as Shmira
if there is a boy home with a 12 year old sister, a 8 year old sister, a baby brother, and a non jewish housekeeper, is it okay for a… Read more »
Talking to Hashem and Other Questions
Kavod Harav, We are Sephardic and act according to psika of Maran Ovadia Yosef ztz”l 1. Is it permissible to talk to Hashem while doing tasks such as washing dishes… Read more »
PARSHA PONDERINGS-VAYEITZEI
SHOOTS AND LADDERS: WHEN YOU MISS YOUR LADDER, DON’T SAY SHOOTS ויפגע במקום וילן שם כי בא השמש And he encountered the place, and he slept there for the sun… Read more »
Maaser Money for Therapy
Am I allowed to use maaser money to see a therapist to help better my marriage. There are no real issues that require immediate attention but there are definitely changes… Read more »
Music During Aveilus
gm im in the year after my father and im finding it very hard not to listen to music in the car as i travel 100 miles daily and cant… Read more »
Protein Drink Before Shacharis
Am I allowed to drink protein powder mixed with water before davening Shacharis (but after Birchos Haschachar)? Answer: Water is permissible to drink before davening. Many are lenient with tea… Read more »
Spacing in Straight Menora
Does a straight menorah whether or oil or wax , need to have a finger space between each flame. Answer: A straight menora should have space between the flames so… Read more »
Laser Hair Removal
What’s the halachit views of laser hair removal on a woman’s bidy? Answer: Body hair removal is permissible for a woman, including laser removal.
Work Conflict with Shabbat
Shalom, a friend called to ask you, regarding the keeping of the Sabbath, and she wants to know how she does to keep the Sabbath and she works for the… Read more »
Tumas Meis for Miscarriage
If one miscarries at home at six weeks is there a problem of tumas meis? If so, what should one do if one lives in an apartment building where a… Read more »
