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Life insurance
Question: Life insurance – Is it recommended? I would like mekoros if possible. Answer: The poskim say that taking out life insurance is a correct hishtadlus, and it is… Read more »
Second opinion on shailos
Question: Does it suffice to inform the second Rav of the ruling of the first? Thank you Answer: Yes, when it permitted, that is sufficient. Sources: Rema Y:D 242-31.
Basar Bchalav
Question: I drank a cup of coffee (with milk) and about 20 minutes later when I came home I used a plastic spoon to taste my hot fleishig food that… Read more »
Immersion blender
Question: I rented an apartment with clear stipulation that I was allowed to use everything. On my last day there I used a stick/ immersion blender. It worked ok but… Read more »
meharher kedusha in middle of davening
Question: When still in the middle of teflilat amidah and the tsibur is reciting kedusha, one is supposed to be silent and listen. However, what the tsibur says is often… Read more »
This year the 17th of Tammuz is pushed off to Sunday. Can one travel on that Sunday?
Question: This year the 17th of Tammuz is pushed off to Sunday. Can one travel on that Sunday? Answer: My apologies that it took a while to get back to… Read more »
Cutting down a fruit tree that doesn’t produce fruit anymore
Question: Can one cut down a fruit tree that doesn’t produce fruit anymore? Thank you very much! Answer: If it is clear that the tree does not produce fruits anymore… Read more »
Tinok shenishba in Halocho nowadays
Question: Hi, I heard there are several poskim in Eretz Yisroel and abroad who hold that one who lives in an area with many frum yidden and was not raised… Read more »
Copying CDs
Question: If I bought children CDs and they either got lost or ruined am I allowed to make new copies of them Answer: You are allowed to make copies of… Read more »
Does this need to be toiveled?
Question: If I want to reuse a glass jar or bottle that was bought with food in it (eg. a coffee jar or whiskey bottle) do I need to toivel… Read more »
using artificial sweeteners on Shabbat
Question: L’kvod HaRav, I know that we must be careful regarding the adding of spices to hot food on Shabbat and I was taught that certain items (like salt) can… Read more »
When do I make birkas Hagomel after surgery with general anestsia
Question: When do I recite birkas hagomel after surgery with general anesthesia? Answer: You should say Hagomel after you are fully recuperated from the surgery and are better.
Who do your pay back first?
Question: Considering that there are numerous people which I owe money to. Does halacha dictate any specific order in which to pay back? Older debts vs New. Large vs small… Read more »
Drops of milk in cookies
Question: Hi, A few drops of milk (that were left in the bottom of a cup that was passed ungracefully over the bowl of dough – I didn’t quite see… Read more »
Sick pet fish
Question: Can one take a sick fish out of water to end its suffering? Thank you Answer: During the week this is what should be done in order to minimize… Read more »
Year of mourning in year with two adars
Question: My husband is in mourning for his father who passed away on 12 Sivan this year. Next year there are two adars. When does his mourning period end? 12… Read more »
Working for a company that sells e-cigarettes
Question: Hi, I work for a company in Israel that is owned by Altria, a public traded company that sells cigarettes wine and e-cigarettes. Is their an issur in working… Read more »
Can I Open Bamba and Potato Chips on Shabbos
Question: Regarding opening snacks like Bamba and potato chips (nylon bags that are glued shut on the top and the bottom) in the regular way on Shabbos, many people do… Read more »
kashering raw chicken livers
Question: I bought a pack of livers – within how many days must I kasher them. If after five days can I eat them Answer: Essentially it should be kashered… Read more »
Cleaning up a grape juice spill on Shabbos
Question: If one has a grape juice spill (which is a bit sticky) on a plastic tablecloth on Shabbos, what is the proper way to clean it off? Is one… Read more »
Listening to a recording
Question: I asked someone who was going to a conference (that costed money) to record the speeches on her mp3 for me. After the conference the organizer sold recordings of… Read more »
Ameilis B’Torah for Working Person
Question: Rabbi, How can a person, who works all day and then has responsibilities at home and ends up having an hour to an hour and a half to learn… Read more »
Moving A shabbos clock on shabbos
Question: We have central air conditioning on a shabbos clock. Is one allowed to move the pieces on the clock on shabbos so that the air condition will continue going… Read more »
Borer Issues
Question: Regarding Borer : 1. When pouring juice out of a bowl of salad/tuna can – is that considered Borer בכלי? 2. I understand that it is not Borer if… Read more »
Repenting for gossip
Question: Dear Rabbi, I need your help understanding something in Torah. It’s the issue of Lashon Hara. I am guilty of gossiping (a lot) throughout my life. I gossipped due… Read more »
Secretary in school and lashon hora
Question: What is the heter for the secretary in a school to type all the school grades (even the low grades and behavior problems) into the computer system. There is… Read more »
Zeiah Question
Question: I poured boiling water from a kettle into a cup containing coffee (no milk). Before pouring the water into the cup, I washed off the cup and thought it… Read more »
tattoos
Question: If someone has a tattoo with hashem’s name on it can you cover it with another black tattoo in this case that tattoo cannot be removed through laser is… Read more »
Wrapping a perculator for Shabbat
Question: Are you allowed to wrap a perculator with a towel BEFORE Shabbat to keep the water very hot? Answer: A percolater can not be fully wrapped even from before… Read more »
Leil tevilla on vacation
Question: What should a woman do if she is on vacation in a place with no mikvah? Answer: If you don’t have a mikva to go to, then the woman… Read more »
haircut
Question: The mitzvah of cutting nails applies every erev Shabbos, but the mitzvah of cutting hair, according to the Rama, is only if it is long. Is there any inyan… Read more »
Can you borrow money in Shmita with a pruzbul ?
Question: Can you borrow money in Shmita with a pruzbul ? I understand that prozbul should be written before shmita starts. Answer: You can borrow money in shmitta whether you have… Read more »
Piercings and tattoos
Question: Why are tattoos forbidden but piercings are allowed? Answer: The reason why tattoos are forbidden is because G-d told us in Leviticus 16-28 that we should not put a… Read more »
China kli coated in glass
Question: If a china/cheres kli is coated in glass (like most common dishes today), would they have the dinim of a glass kli or a cheres kli in terms of… Read more »
Sports and Niddah
Question: I’d like to be active with my wife and play sports such as tennis with her. Is for instance, the hitting of a tennis ball over a net allowed… Read more »
Scratching Skin on Shabbos
Question: Rabbi, Is scratching skin to the point where it leaves a temporary mark (red or white) a problem on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted. The reason the persons skin… Read more »
Year of Mourning and Attending Shabbos/Yom Tov Meals Outside the Home
Question: Are there any restrictions for a single person mourning a parent to attend a Shabbos or Yom Tov seudah during the year of mourning? For example, if he or… Read more »
Finding ones soulmate?
Question: Does G-d give people signals, before they find their 2nd half? (a general question) Like for instance, seeing the person or messenger himself beforehand? Or that’s not possible. When… Read more »
Am I allowed to attach a drain hose from a meat dishwasher to under a dairy sink?
Question: Am I allowed to attach a drain hose from a meat dishwasher to under a dairy sink? Answer: Yes you are allowed to attach the drain from your dishwasher… Read more »
Liver in glass bowl
Question: a. A while ago, I used a pyrex glass bowl to soak raw liver in cold water for about 20 minutes, as well as a knife to separate them…. Read more »
Working with a Catholic priest
Question: Dear Rabbi, Of course I realize that many members of the Catholic church have not always treated Jews well. Also I’m aware that many rabbis consider Christianity to be… Read more »
Mix up of meat and dairy /China plate
Question: My babysitter used my favorite dairy China plate (where I used to place hot dairy foods) for hot cutlets (meat!!!)…I haven’t used that plate for six months and not… Read more »
Men Grooming
Question: I saw questions on your website about men shaving their legs and eyebrows if someone is really embarrassed. Is it more lenient for men to shave or laser areas… Read more »
Reading on Shabbos
Question: I really enjoy occasionally reading science material or a self help book on shabbos and it really gives me a lot of ones shabbos. Can I read such material… Read more »
mekach ta’us?
Question: I hired a sofer to write a Torah. I ordered based on seeing a sample of his writing. The klaf size I requested was 4cm shorter than his sample… Read more »
Halachos pertaining to kids of parents sitting Shivah
Question: My mother is sitting Shivah on her brother A’H. Am I allowed to take a haircut before Shabbos / Yom Tov, listen to music ? I live in NY… Read more »
Cooked milchig in fleishig oven
Question: By accident I cooked my cheese cake in my fleishig oven. Can I use the cheese cake or is it now treif ? Do I have to kasher my… Read more »
disconnecting public property
Question: We had an electronic bulletin board installed in the lobby of our building. since there was no charge on the part of the tenants, we didn’t have a meeting… Read more »
electronic bulletin board
Question: is it permitted to have an electronic bulletin board in a public place? lobby of an apartment house where I live? one of the neighbors in the building keeps… Read more »