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Cremation

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 unobservant of mitzvos and wishes to be cremated, is there a reason to discourage it Answer: You should do everything in your power to discourage […]

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. she is not religious and does not understand the whole concept of ervah)? Answer: You should not initiate but if she approaches, you do not […]

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 have shatnez i.e suits, coats etc. I suggest you contact your local shatnez tester and clarify the issue with him. Sources:  

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 Y:D 87:1 ד”ה מותרת, Y:D 105 Gilyon Maaharsho ד”ה מלבד,  ibid  Chidushey Rabbi Akiva Eiger ד”ה אזלינן.

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. If it is done privately to practice one can be lenient and blow in a closed room. Sources: O:CH 581:3 Mishnah Berurah 24

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, direction, instruction, enlightenment, He can also be used for information and this answer is the best proof. Sources: Avos !:8