Question: Greetings: Can a women make a brocho poolside? If so, how clad shall she and the women there be? And assuming one needs to be fully clad ; would… Read more »
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Tznius for women: neck/ body
Question: Tznius for women: Where does the neck end? Answer: The poskim say that the neck ends where the person’s body (torso) starts. In the front it is at the… Read more »
Shalom bayis
Question: I got married 4 years ago and things have been rocky very often. we’ve had good times buts its been a roller coaster alot. Here is my question. On… Read more »
A house to split between two children, should all the children split the furniture?
Question: My mother is reaching 80´s she unfortunatelly is not bat daat anymore. Years ago, when she was 100% of her mental health she put her apartment in my name… Read more »
Buying Sefer
Question: Can I buy a sefer during the three weeks and if yes, can I buy it even during the nine days? Answer: During the three weeks it is permitted,… Read more »
Statement in Yerushalmi about Moshiach’s Birthday
Question: The Yerushalmi (Berachos 2, 4) says that Tishah B’Av is the birthday of Mashiach ben David. I looked in Yerushalmi and could not find it. Do you know where… Read more »
Yichud when husband goes to the mikvah in the morning
Question: i am having a handicapped bochur for Shabbos and I need to go out to the mikvah shabbos morning for about 20 minutes and I will have to leave… Read more »
kashrus-microwave
Question: I have a meat mircrowave that is not clean, it has meat grease on it etc.. what is the din if i put a ceramic eino ben yomo michig… Read more »
Eating before dawn of fast if one forgot to say that he will wake up early
Question: If one woke up today before alos to eat, and could not remember whether he made a tnai the night before, is he allowed to eat? safek d’rabbanon lekula?… Read more »
Birthday party during the three weeks or the nine days
Question: Are we allowed to celebrate birthday in bein hametzarim At home with family ? Answer: During the three weeks it is permitted, but during the nine days it isn’t… Read more »
Present during the 3 weeks
Question: During 3 weeks may a jew give a birthday present to avoid offending a close family member, such as flowers for a grandmother or something small for a child’s… Read more »
Cut onion with 2 different knives
Question: If I cut an onion in one direction (into slices) with a meat knife, and then cut it the other direction (chopped) with a dairy knife. Both knives had… Read more »
Showering during the nine days
Question: What are the heterim for showering during the nine days for people who sweat a lot like me? Answer: If you are uncomfortable to the degree that you feel… Read more »
BUYING A NEW APARTMENT AS AN INVESTMENT DURING THE 3 WEEKS
Question: The custom not to buy a new house during the 3 weeks would also apply to the buying of a new apartment, which is bought exclusively as a finance… Read more »
Buying clothes in the three weeks.
Question: Am I allowed to buy new night gowns if I need for nursing? Im due be”H next week Answer: You can buy the night gown, because we are allowed… Read more »
Took contraceptive late
Question: I took my pill at night instead of taking in the morning, about nine hours after I usually take it ,am I required to do a bedikah? I am… Read more »
Backround music in the three weeks
Question: Urgent please: If one is modern Orthodox without any particular affiliation to either Sephardi or Ashkenazi, can one listen to instrumental background music while working on a computer, shave… Read more »
schar shabbos
Question: A babysitter who worked on Shabbos ONLY for a Jew and it is not possible for her to work on weekdays, as well (or to provide some other service)… Read more »
Buying a new shaitel
Question: Can I buy a sheitel during the shiloshim for my Mother Answer: Hamakom Yinachem Eschem b’toal aveilei tzion v’yerushalayim Regarding your question, the minhag is that an avel doesn’t… Read more »
Naming a baby after someone of the opposite gender
Question: Are there problems with naming a baby after someone of the opposite gender (already done, curious if it’s a problem and how to address it). The name is not… Read more »
Singing during aveilus
Question: During the year of mourning is it permissible to sing to a child or yourself? Answer: My apologies that it took so long to get back to you. It… Read more »
Microphone in synagogue during the weekdays
Question: bs’d is it forbidden according to the halacha to use a microphone for the ba’al t’fillah during the service in the synagogue (we are surely talking about the weekdays)… Read more »
Avodah Zarah related game
Question: I was paying this game which had a story of the creation of the world with different figures that helped create the world in this game. This is inspired… Read more »
Calculating income for maaser
Question: Do I give 10% of income to tzedaka? Is it after Taxes, what about living expenses, baby expenses, etc? What about small side earning (nothing illegal of course) or… Read more »
non-jew transporting something on shabbos
Question: May I take my suitcase and put it in the car of a non Jew on Friday knowing the non Jew will be driving the car to a certain… Read more »
Baking for Shabbos
Question: I am starting to learn Dirshu Mishna Berurah. Recently my wife asked me a simple hilchos shabbos question and I was embarrassed that I didn’t know the answer. So… Read more »
Cold shower in the nine days
Question: Is one allowed to take a cold shower “to promote well being” and ” relive depression” in the Nine days Many thanks Answer: The terminology to “promoting well being”… Read more »
Haircut during Bein Hamitzarim if it will be chatzitza for his teffilin
Question: May one get a haircut during 3 weeks if there is an issue of chatzitza for putting on tefillin? For example a young man with long hair like a… Read more »
Swimming on a fast day for children
Question: Thanks for your answer! As a foillowup question to http://dinonline.org/2017/07/11/swimming-on-17-of-tammuz/ What about children are they allowed to swim today? Answer: Regarding children on 17 of Tammuz, although they don’t fast,… Read more »
Breaking fast on 17th of taamuz
Question: What’s considered not feeling well and therefore you’re allowed to break your fast? In my case I’m at work and I’m weak and finding it hard to concentrate. Answer:… Read more »
Eggs on shabbat
Question: Why is it customary to eat eggs or egg salad on shabbat? Answer: As far as I know, the real custom is to eat a type of egg salad… Read more »
Swimming on 17 of tammuz
Question: Hi, is it allowed to swim today ( תענית שבעה עשר בתמוז( Answer: A person should not go swimming on a fast day. The reason is because on a… Read more »
Use of Fidget spinner while davening
Question: Could I use the fidget spinner while daveing if it helps me concentrate on the davening? What about during the Torah reading? What about on Shabbat? Thank you so… Read more »
Follow Up..Checks Found
Question: In this question: http://dinonline.org/2017/07/09/checks-found/ The actual question was around checks found that the org. would have owed others (not charitable). I don’t know if these were paid with other… Read more »
Are you allowed to shop/buy sale items on 17th of Tammuz fast?
Question: Are you allowed to shop/buy sale items on 17th of Tammuz fast? Answer: It is permitted, especially if they are items that are not very expensive and will not… Read more »
How to explain to a non Jewish that bishul akum and Stam wine is prohibited.
Question: How can I explain to a non Jewish why bishul akum and Stam wine is prohibited. Thank you. Answer: You can explain to him that from the time that… Read more »
Potatoes cut with dairy knife that was used to cut onions; boiled in parve pot
Question: I cut onions with a dairy knife, and then cut potatoes, and then put the potatoes to boil in a parve pot. What is the status of the pot?… Read more »
Are you permitted to invent your own tefillin minhag?
Question: The method in which a man wraps the strap of the tefillin shel yad around his arm and hand is generally passed on from father to son. So in… Read more »
Background or Incidental Music During the Three Weeks
Question: Dear Rabbi Thank you so much for your kindness and help. I ask if background or incidental music is permitted during The Three Weeks e.g. programs with incidental music… Read more »
Three Weeks
Question: I had ordered a pair of shoes about a month or so before 17 Tammuz. They are a semi-handmade item, and it turns out that they the item was… Read more »
Cleaners ripped my suit
Question: I gave my suit to the cleaners to clean. They by mistake tore the pants and sewed it back up. It was a non-Jewish cleaners. Do they have to… Read more »
Damage to a borrowed van from tree sap
Question: I borrowed someone’s van to move my things to a new apartment. While doing so, I parked underneath a tree. It started to rain hard while I was inside… Read more »
can one user an ice cream scoop on Shabbat?
Question: Somebody told me it’s assur because of boneh. And is the hahaha different for Sephardim? Answer: As far as I know it is permitted to use an ice cream… Read more »
Swing set on lawn
Question: May one swing on swings on a lawn: 1) If there’s is grass underneath (kotzair issues) 2) even if grass has worn away, can there still be issues of… Read more »
Sweeping off porch
Question: May one sweep off porch on Shabbos/YT? Thank you Answer: The general rule with sweeping on shabbos is that if the area being swept is usually paved or covered,… Read more »
Hataras nedarim if I ate cholov stam?
Question: I am going in for total hip replacement surgery next Monday and was recommended to drink “ensure clear” 3 hours prior to surgery. It has ‘whey ” and not… Read more »
Using a keli for something digusting on shabbos
Question: In my house we are accustomed that when somebody needs to do gedolim, he spreads out a bag over the toilet and defecates in it to avoid clogging up… Read more »
Is it theft to use/move around an item that is chained to the building itself?
Question: If one were to use a gym where their was a posted sign saying something akin to “bandages, or gloves must be used while using punching bags”, would it… Read more »
Does unauthorized use over multiple instances require multiple compensations?
Question: If you use an item without the owner’s permission, and then return it, does this count as theft if they never find out? If so, does the rule of… Read more »
eating when in doubt whether one made kiddush
Question: If one is in doubt if he made Kiddush Fri night, or if it was made correctly, he cannot repeat it (although it is good to hear it from… Read more »