Question: A number of years ago I saw an article on Revach.net regarding cremation that addressed this issue. I cannot locate it. If one’s relative lived his/her whole life totally… Read more »
Posts By: Rav Y Wiener
Negiah
Question: Is it mutar for a male to hug his female cousin where it is clear he is only doing so in order not to make her feel bad (i.e…. Read more »
Fasting on Tisha Bav
Question: I am 7 months pregnant with mono di twins (they are sharing one placenta.) It is a very high risk pregnancy and I am at risk for preterm labor…. Read more »
Whitestrips Kosher?
Question: Do the Crest or other company White Strips for the teeth have to have a Hechsher? If not, are there any ingredients I have to be aware of to… Read more »
Carrying in park
Question: you wrote a park is a karfaf and prohibited from carrying most parks have water fountains once there is drinking water it should not be a karfaf – just… Read more »
Washing in the 9 days
Question: Hi, My husband and I are leaving on holiday the morning after Tish Ba’av. We will be traveling around and not necessarily have access to washing facilities. We don’t… Read more »
Yehoshua’s latter years
Question: I’m looking at Bemidbar 31:3. The Midrash Tanchuma Mattos 4 says Yehoshua was slated to live 120 years like Moshe. Why did Yehoshua think he would die immediately after… Read more »
Expelling nations from Israel
Question: I’m looking at Bemidbar 33:55 Rabbi SR Hirsch says the book of Shofetim is a history of what happened to the jews when they failed to kick out the… Read more »
Tefilla during the Chuppah
Question: At what point during the chuppah is one supposed to say the tefilla cards that are often handed out by chuppahs? Answer: You can say the tefillos when ever… Read more »
Cutting nails
Question: What days are you not supposed to cut your nails? Answer: Thursday before Shabbos. Some don’t cut on Rosh Chodesh. Sources: O:CH 260:1 Mishnah Berurah 6 & 7
Shatnez
Question: What clothing items need to be checked for shatnez? any items containing wool and linen? what articles typically contain wool and linen? Answer: Generally garments containing wool are prone to… Read more »
Ribbis
Question: Can i put a fine for paying rent late in my contract? Answer: Many do, but add “based on the heter iskar printed in the Chochmas Adam” or something similar. Sources:… Read more »
Very Concerning
Question: Dear Rabbis, I am in my 40s today and learned some recently that my bris was not a bris. I was given a circumcision by a doctor as reported… Read more »
Kosher kids sore throat lollies
Question: Are the red throat lollies for kids who have sore throats kosher ? I think they were made by Goldees, or Golden. Please let me know. Answer: Ask a… Read more »
Kohanim entering hospitals in the US
Question: I’m considering taking a summer job in northern Pennsylvania where I may be required to accompany children to the hospital (for broken arms, stitches etc.). I understand that it… Read more »
Maaser mony to pay Mohel
Question: May I use maaser money to pay the Mohel who performs to bris on my son? Answer: It is a dispute amonst the Rishonim and Achronim. If the situation necessitates you can… Read more »
Marital relations on a parents’ yartzeit
Question: May a couple have marital relations on a parents’ yartzeit ( not the first year)? Answer: It is permitted, only on the first yartzheit does one have to keep… Read more »
Avel accepting a gift
Question: If one is in the year of aveilus for a parent, may one take a one time check from a relative to help cover basic living expenses or would… Read more »
Automatic watches
Question: Is one allowed to hand an automatic watch to somebody to look at on shabbos or are you only allowed to use it in the normal course of wear?… Read more »
Tisha Be’av
Question: Was there tisha bav during the bayis sheni? Answer: Huge machlokos. Sources: Mishnah Rosh Hashono18a יוצאים (אף) על אייר depends if we leave the word “אף”, Tosefos Rosh Hashono… Read more »
Tisha Be’Av
Question: How late on Shabbat Chazon (Erev 9 Av) can I learn? How early on Tisha Be’Av evening can I resume learning? Can I recite the daily Tehillim on Tisha… Read more »
Split peas
Question: how do u check? Answer: Spread them on a plate and dispose of any peas that look suspicious. Sources:
using siddur without permission
Question: The following question occurred to me last Friday night: In the ezras nashim, there is an English siddur that I need to daven. (All the other siddurim are in… Read more »
granola bars
Question: what is bracha of nature valley rolled oats bars? Answer: Depends how it is made. On raw oats the brocho is borei pri hoadomo, if they are ground and… Read more »
yichud
Question: My son has to see a psychotherapist for his eating disorder issues. She is a lady. When he comes in, we are the only people in the office (last… Read more »
Reheating something that was pickled on shabbos
Question: Is there yesh bishul achar kevisha just like yesh bishul achar tzli and afiya. Please include source. Thanks. Answer: There is bishul achar kevisha. Sources: Chidushey Rabbi Akiva Eiger… Read more »
Davening in front of excrement
Question: A few weeks back i went into a public bathroom and noticed after it was too late that i stepped in dryish excrement on the lfloor….how well do i… Read more »
zmanim krias shema
Question: Hello Rabbi. I had a question on the latest krias shema of the GRA. I rely on the site myzmanim.com for the shema times. I was wondering if it… Read more »
headhunter job recruiter
Question: My friend asked me this question and I dont know the answer: I am a recruiter by trade. I am contacted by a company and asked to find a… Read more »
Loshon Hara in work place.
Question: Its has happened on several locations that my boss has asked me if a specific group of coworkers have been doing their job. This information can be found with… Read more »
Shofar
Question: How late during the weekdays in Elul can the Shofar be sounded? Shkia? Tzeit HaKochavim? All night? Thank you. Answer: If in shul, it was blown already by day…. Read more »
Listening to music right after Tisha B’av
Question: Is it permitted to listen to music on Sundayמןעיא following tisha B’av nidche? I noticed different opinions. Some say it’s even more Chamur than meat and wine. Answer: It… Read more »
Disposal of Holy/ secular materials
Question: Hello, My question (in two parts) is regarding disposal of items according to Jewish law. 1. What is the proper way to dispose of challah that was blessed for… Read more »
Lashon Hara (clarity)
Question: Hello, I was wondering if I may have clarity on the specifics of lashon hara. You mentioned that if a statement can not be interpreted negatively, then it is… Read more »
Going to the Kever on Shloshim
Question: If the mishpacha is not erecting the matzeiva at the Shloshim, are they still required to go to the Kever? The family went when they got up from Shiva…. Read more »
Shehecheyanu
Question: I tasted a new fruit and did not say a Shehecheyanu. May I still say it on the 2nd one? Answer: Unfortunately you cannot. Sources: O:CH 225 MIshnah Berurah… Read more »
Unveiling
Question: Is one allowed to have an unveiling (hakomas matzeivah) during Chol Hamoed? Answer: Since the custom is to say a hesped about the niftar at the hakomas hamatzeivah therefore it should… Read more »
Speaking in a bathroom
Question: I know you should not speak to someone from within a bathroom to someone outside. However, is it permissible to speak to another person in a bathroom? For example,… Read more »
Bracha on “natural” bars
Question: your question about “What would be the Bracha on these “natural” bars. Recipe below. Thank you, LD from Jerusalem” was received on site DIN, rabbis will try to answer… Read more »
Bracha on “natural” bars.
Question: Ingredients 1 can chickpeas or white beans (250g after draining) 2 tsp pure vanilla extract scant 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp nut butter or allergy-friendly… Read more »
Killing people by staring
Question: 16:5 Rashi says Sarah caused Hagar to miscarry by giving her the evil eye. What had the fetus done wrong? When Rabbis of the Talmud kill people by looking… Read more »
Is a fence an eiruv?
Question: I go to a public park on Shabbos that has a 5 foot fence around it with open and shut doors for entering. Can I carry within those parameters… Read more »
Fish collagan, is it kosher?
Question: Collagan made from kosher fish scales or skin. Can it be eaten? What if it’s from a non kosher fish or non kosher beef bones? Answer: Collagan made from… Read more »
Background music on the 3 weeks
Question: Can someone listen to background music while taking a nap or cleaning or driving allowed on the 3 weeks? Answer: General practice is to refrain from listening to music… Read more »
Rabbis
Question: Why is it important for a man to have a rabbi? Answer: The simple answer is for halachic guidance. But a rabbi can also be useful for advice, council,… Read more »
Is royal jeffy from bees kosher
Question: Is Royal Jelly kosher? It’s from bees like honey. Answer: Unlike honey, royal jelly is a glandular secretion and its color is a whitish yellow. Its consistency is creamier… Read more »
Three Weeks
Question: Tonight, a young boy became Bar Mitzvah and after Night Seder, the Chevra started dancing with him, while wishing him Mazal Tov. Is the dancing permitted during the three… Read more »
Wearing a Hankercheif on Shabbos
Question: With no EIRUV, can a person wear a handkerchief or undershirt (new or old) around one’s neck on Shabbos to absorb sweat winter or summer? Answer: If the person… Read more »
metal dairy spoon found in meat dishwasher
Question: I found a metal dairy spoon in the meat dishwasher . Im not sure if I ate meat with it or if it was used for dairy and accidentally… Read more »
Kashrut
Question: A meaty spoon was used for cold milk in a glass bowl, what do I do with the spoon? Answer: Wash the spoon well with soap and water and… Read more »