Question: What did R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l have to say about cosmetic surgery? Is there any halachic problem with it and if so, what is it? Answer: R’ Moshe Zt”l… Read more »
Category: Caring for body and soul
shaving /women
Question: Can women use a razor for shaving legs, under arms..?? thank you, Answer: Women may use a razor on any part of their bodies. The prohibition against using a… Read more »
Are we allowed to wear/have amulets such as hamsa and gemstones?
Question: We are prohibited from engaging in magic in sorcery. But are we allowed to wear/have amulets such as hamsa and gemstones that are supposed to have certain beneficial (to… Read more »
Sealed food under bed
Question: If the food under the bed was in a sealed container is there still a problem eating it Answer: The halachos of food that was left under a… Read more »
Is it halachically permissable for women to use a dermaroller?
Question: Is it halachically permissable for women to use a dermaroller? A dermaroller is a small roller w small needles rolled on the face and neck it wounds the skin… Read more »
Nosejob for men
Question: Hi Rabbi, Is it permissible for a man to get a nosejob if his nose is not severely deformed, but he’s self conscious about it and would like to… Read more »
Pregnant women and stepping on nails with bare feet
Question: Hi, I am in my first trimester and I am always extremely careful about disclosing nails. However, as I was getting out of the shower I happened to step… Read more »
Putting up a fence
Question: We are building a deck that is 30″ off the ground. Local laws do not require a fence. I know there is a Halacha if Maakah. Does it apply… Read more »
Banister on steps outside house
Question: My brother recently moved into a house. They have 3 steps leading up to the house. There is no banister or wall on the sides of these steps. The… Read more »
What do I do if I am bothered by a bad dream
Question: What should one do if they had a bad dream a couple of weeks ago and still can’t forget about it? Answer: Most dreams come from things that we… Read more »
Fingernails the fell in car, Pets nails
Question: 2 questions: 1) I noticed that a small piece of my fingernail was loose right before getting into my friends car, and then while in the car noticed that… Read more »
Men and Botox
Question: Is a religious man allowed to get Botox injections and other cosmetic procedures? Answer: Botox prevents wrinkles and stops perspiration so might not be a problem. Other cosmetic procedures might… Read more »
lying on back
Question: The halacha is that it is forbidden to sleep on one’s back or stomach. Is one permitted to simply lie down on his back or stomach without going to… Read more »
Abstaining from Alcohol for Health
Question: Dear Rabbi, I have been recently informed that I likely have an autoimmune medical condition. I have mixed feelings about whether I should stop drinking alcohol as a result… Read more »