Question: A parent has been ignored by his children without explanation for almost 10 years. The parent has a non-lethal thus far cancer, but nevertheless a very serious illness.No visiting,… Read more »
Category: Commandments and prohibitions
Gemara/ Daf Yomi for women?
Question: Is is permissible for a woman to learn Gemara? And more specifically subscribe to the 8-Minute Daf Yomi videos? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is nice… Read more »
Siyum
Question: 1.When finishing a mesechta is it okay to leave the siyum for another occasion like yutzeit, simcha? Or the siyum should be made right away? Does a seuda have… Read more »
New Years international change how to be comprehended?
Question: The Jewish people are known to only celebrate the Jewish new year. In addition, we also have an international new year for all states – 2020. Regardless, if the… Read more »
Standing for parents
Question: My wife and I are baalei teshuva. Our parents are traditional. We have never observed the practice of standing up when our parents enter the room. Do we need… Read more »
Civil complaints secular israeli companies
Question: I recall two cases in the past regarding an Israeli Cell Phone Company and and Israeli Bank (Both are large, publicly traded companies–i think the cell phone was majority… Read more »
Kibbud Em
Question: Shalom Thank you so much for taking my question. A relative is visiting from overseas. We arranged to meet. When I spoke with my parent and mentioned I was… Read more »
Dress code
Question: What is the minimum dress code a person is obligated for while learning torah. Is there a difference which topic of torah . For example pshat or sod? I… Read more »
sheker l’toeles vs geneivas daas
Question: How to we reconcile sheker l’toeles vs geneivas daas if we don’t want to hurt someones feelings? EG 1. A non-frum family members invites us to events, or encourages… Read more »
rechilus against rav
Question: On Sukkos I was in a shul and I asked the rav for wine so that I could make Kiddush in the sukkah. The rav gave me some wine…. Read more »
Donated KIPPOT
Question: I would like to buy in honor of fATHERS YARZEIT, Z”L kippot for my shul. These kippot are used for men entering the SHUL who might not be religious(SHOMAR… Read more »
paying for mitzvos
Question: Is there a bigger mitzvah to learn from a sefer that one purchased versus a sefer in a beis medrash that one can use for free? Answer: It is… Read more »
making amends for lashon hara part 2
Question: continuation of previous asked question.(not sure this one should be posted): few questions about your answer: a) when you say in the place of the comment, how specific is… Read more »
tehillim at night
Question: Until when can I say tehillim on a regular winter night? Answer: Regarding saying Tehillim at night, according to the Mishna Berura it is permitted to say all of… Read more »
Listening to Lashon Hara
Question: Shalom, My frum boss recently said something that was blatantly lashon hara and for no purpose at all when he made a negative judgement of another frum jew. He… Read more »
lashon hara
Question: Is it lashon hara to discuss with one’s friends certain aspects of a minyan that one attends that one finds unacceptable, in order to decide if he should continue… Read more »
lashon hara : clarifying question
Question: Hello, Thanks for your help. I wanted to clarify my previous question. Is asking someone to repeat the name of the person they spoke lashon hara about considered lashon… Read more »
lashon hara : asking to repeat
Question: Hello, Thank you for your help. My question deals with lashon hara. If someone said something that is lashon hara in a conversation, and the other person heard it,… Read more »
Keeping “lucky cat” decorative item in house
Question: Dear Rabbis, My wife recently picked up a “lucky cat” decoration while shopping in a Chinwtown in the USA. It’s essentially a waving cat that some Asian cultures believe… Read more »
issue of crosses
Question: Is it assur for a diamond jewelry company to sell diamond crosses to goyim Answer: Please see the following post where a similar question was discussed. http://dinonline.org/2018/12/16/selling-christian-jewelry/ Have a gmar… Read more »
accidental lashon hara?
Question: Hello, Thanks so much for your help. I was recently at a restaurant and the person I was with began speaking with a family near us. He was speaking… Read more »
Lashon Hara Bal Teshuva
Question: Hello, Thank you for your help. My question is: Is it lashon hara for a bal teshuva to say in social settings that they are a bal teshuva, or… Read more »
Lashon Hara on a Non Jew
Question: Is it permitted to speak Lashon Hara about a Non-Jew, i.e. “The President of blank country is a very mean person” ? Answer: Lashon Hora does not apply to… Read more »
Buying non kosher food
Question: I work in a place where there are non Jews and Jews, I have been asked to do the lunch run which will no doubt involve buying non kosher… Read more »
Uber eats
Question: Can you deliver food for Uber eats if it’s treif meat or basar bchalav? Does it matter if it’s to a Jew or not? Answer: Please see the following… Read more »
Removing Mezuzot when selling home to Reform Jews
Question: We are selling house to a reform couple, where woman is not jewish according to Halacha (she has a jewish father and non jewish mother) and the husband is… Read more »
Basar shenisalem/lifnei iver
Question: Likvod Harav Shlita, At a business meeting, my friend was served a kosher turkey sandwich. Another businessman, who is Jewish but not observant, said to him, “I see you… Read more »
kosher work
Question: Hello, Thanks so much for taking the time to help. My question is: Is it ok to work in a stationary store that may sell non-jewish religious items during… Read more »
bowing: follow up question
Question: Hello, Thanks for your help. My question is regarding the concept of bowing down/ crouching down to greet/pet an animal. There is clearly no religious intent whatsoever, it is… Read more »
Avoda Zara picture at work
Question: A Jewish workplace has a picture of their product with an idol from asia in the background, is this forbidden? Should I do something about it? Answer: Although it… Read more »
Sitting shiva
Question: Must you sit shiva for a parent even if you have had barely any contact with them their whole life? Answer: Hamakom yinachem eschem btoch shar aveilei tzion v’yerushalayim… Read more »
Giving a description
Question: Is it Lashon Hara and/or wrong to describe a person, yeshiva, or shul as ‘out of town’. (Not for Shidduchim purposes). Thank You! Answer: It depends on the circumstances… Read more »
Asking parents to buy something for you.
Question: I remember that due to Kibud Av ve Am, we are not allowed to ask parents to buy something for us. However, if I know for sure, that the… Read more »
Can I sell/distribute newspapers if they may have Lashon Hara in them?
Question: Can I sell/distribute newspapers or jewish magazines if they may have articles with Lashon Hara in them? Answer: We can assume that kosher newspapers are careful about these halachos,… Read more »
Leonardo hotel in Tiveriah, a problem for kohanim?
Question: We plan on going to Leonardo hotel in Tiveriah is it an issue cuz we are kohanim Answer: The hotel itself is alright, however some of the roads in… Read more »
Difference of rabbis opinion
Question: Shalom Rav what does one do when he hears of a rabbi in his communtiy who holds differrently to other but is a reputable talmid chacham? recently a rabbi… Read more »
Is this lashon hara (a sin) or t’oles (mitzvah)?
Question: Hello, Thank you so much for your help. My question is regarding if something is lashon hara. I prefaced the question to my friend who is a Rebbetzin saying… Read more »
assisting a mechallel shabbos
Question: On Shabbos, in a reshus harabbim, there is a Jew who is standing outside a shul because he does not know the password to open the door. The Jew… Read more »
Question: To the Rav, Is it permissible to send an email on Friday afternoon (when it is שבת in א”י already) to a not frum person in ארץ ישראל that… Read more »
Confused if this is permissible in Jewish law
Question: Is an Easter egg necklace pendant allowed to be worn if it does not have any religious symbols on it? It is a faberge egg. But it was originally… Read more »
Is it considered loshon hora to mention that someone cried (a woman)?
Question: Someone acted negatively to someone and caused them to cry. While rebuking the culprit, I mentioned that they caused the other person to cry. I later regretted mentioning that…. Read more »
Is street photography allowed?
Question: Dear rabbi, I enjoy the art of photography in my free time and document the world around me through the lense of my camera. I do not take untznius… Read more »
Discussing teacher with husband
Question: Thank you for this incredible service and harbatzas hatorah! It is halachically permitted for me to discuss my son’s teacher with my husband if there is not a specific… Read more »
Does one need a Mezuzah on doors to a narrow balcony?
Question: Does one need a Mezuzah on doors to a narrow balcony? Answer: you should put up mezuza there on the right side of the door when you come inside… Read more »
skeleton doctors office
Question: RE; skeleton in doctors office Q: I was in a doctor’s office and saw an infant’s skeleton. Do I have to publicize this to make kohanim aware? can I… Read more »
skeleton in doctors office
Question: I was in a doctor’s office and saw an infant’s skeleton. Do I have to publicize this to make kohanim aware? can I assume that it is NOT from… Read more »
Conversations with husband – Toeles?
Question: My mother in law is coming to town. I dont like how she intereacts with our kids sometimes. I want to know if I can halachically discuss my discomforts… Read more »
Mezuzah on porch
Question: Porch is 50 x 140 cm – do I need a mezuzah on it Answer: You should put a mezuza on it, but it should be on the right… Read more »
Can you rent an apartment in Chutz Laretz to someone who will bring in idols.
Question: Can you rent an apartment in Chutz Laretz to someone who will bring in idols. Answer: It is permitted to rent him an apartment, even if he will bring… Read more »
Informing regarding wrong item sent
Question: Hello, Thank you so much for your help, it is sincerely appreciated. I recently ordered something online and the wrong item was sent (there were two color options and… Read more »