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  • Prayer (tefilla)

Is one allowed to daven with severe depression?

Question: When I was very young I was diagnosed with chronic clinical depression. I’ve had long stretches of life, sometimes months or years, without being able to feel any kind… Read more »

Prayer (tefilla) tefillah
17/11/2020
  • Interest on loans

Heter iskah after closing before first payment

Question: I just closed a mortgage on a house and still have not made my first payment. Now I found out that it is owned by someone jewish. My broker says… Read more »

Interest on loans Heter Iska ribbis
17/11/2020
  • Tattoos

Radiotherapy and tattoo

Question: In order to prepare for radiotherapy as part of cancer treatment a few small marks the size of the tip of a pen mark is tattooed into the skin…. Read more »

Tattoos
17/11/2020
  • Cross gender dress (Lo yilbash)

Shaving Body Hair

Question: What is the halacha regarding a man shaving his body (legs, chest etc.) hair? Is there a difference between using a razor or a depilatory cream? Answer: Hello, In… Read more »

Cross gender dress (Lo yilbash)
17/11/2020
  • Sanctity of Jewish books

Tabletop Shtender

Question: If I have a tabletop shtender which I use to learn, can i use it to read my textbooks for university as well or do i need to buy… Read more »

Sanctity of Jewish books kedushas seforim
17/11/2020
  • Tzdakah and maaser

Giving Maaser from money I receive from my parents

Question: My parents who are not religious support me and my two children completely (I am divorced). I have certain health issues and right now am completely dependent on them…. Read more »

Tzdakah and maaser maaser money Tzedaka
17/11/2020
  • Tzdakah and maaser

Maaser for Kollel Support

Question: when supporting adult children, can it be taken from maaser funds? if not, what if they are a kollel couple? if yes, does it only qualify if they are… Read more »

Tzdakah and maaser maaser money Tzedaka
17/11/2020
  • Year of mourning

Sale item during year of aveilus

Question: Can you buy an item (that brings you joy) during the year of aveilus – if it’s on sale and you don’t think will be available for that price… Read more »

Year of mourning buying clothes during aveilus
17/11/2020
  • Jewish courts

Contract enforceability

Question: B”H Thank you very much for your help. Regarding terms and conditions that are frequently a condition of sale, if the seller has in the contract that the buyer… Read more »

Jewish courts bais din secular court
17/11/2020
  • Kashering utensils

KASHERING PAREVE SPOONS

Question: I have 5-10 PAREVE spoons that were accidentally used for cold cottage cheese or used in a hot cereal mixed with butter/ milk. Can i Kasher them in a… Read more »

Kashering utensils kashering milk and meat
17/11/2020
  • Kashering utensils

Toveling 3 gallon glass water jars

Question: we have large three gallon glass jars that we use as a water source (rather than tap water) – we unscrew the cap and fill it at a store… Read more »

Kashering utensils tevilas keilim
17/11/2020
  • Cooking on Shabbat

Cholent on Shabbos

Question: If someone’s cholent was burning and fully cooked and they took the insert out of the crockpot and while leaning against the counter, they put in cold water and… Read more »

Cooking on Shabbat cooking on Shabbos
17/11/2020
  • Mixtures of meat and milk

Daily cleaning of glass stovetop

Question: Dear DIN Rabbis We have a glass stovetop How do we clean the glass top daily? Years ago I had asked our Rabbi, my understanding of the response is… Read more »

Mixtures of meat and milk milk and meat
16/11/2020
  • Conversions and converts

Can I become Jewish even though my name is Aryan

Question: Can I become Jewish even though my name is Aryan? Answer: Your present name would not affect your becoming Jewish. If you are indeed serious about becoming Jewish and… Read more »

Conversions and converts Jewish names
16/11/2020
  • Work by gentile on Shabbat

Asking gentile to plug in crock pot on Shabbos

Question: If my crockpot went off Friday night and I’m having guests can I ask a goy to switch the crockpot back on? Answer: The idea of allowing a goy… Read more »

Work by gentile on Shabbat amira le-akum Gentile on Shabbos
16/11/2020
  • Shabbat

Sad news on Shabbos

Question: We are not allowed to say sad news on Shabbos. This past Shabbos, would it be permissible to tell a gabbai making a mishabayrach for Rav Dovid zatzal not… Read more »

Shabbat Shabbos
15/11/2020
  • Tzdakah and maaser

Pidyon Nefesh

Question: Hi, I came across the concept of Pidyon Nefesh in Likkutei Maran, whereby you send a letter to a Tzaddik to daven for you in a time of a… Read more »

Tzdakah and maaser pidyon nefesh tzedakah
15/11/2020
  • Tzdakah and maaser

Using maaser money to pay for tickets to go visit parents?

Question: Using maaser money to pay for tickets to go visit parents? For myself, my wife and my children? Answer: It is permitted to use your maser money for it,… Read more »

Tzdakah and maaser calculating maaser
15/11/2020
  • Daily Living

Impure

Question: Hello Rav, If a man is determined to be ritually impure is he not allowed to touch people? I have been concerned of this issue and again an issue… Read more »

Daily Living Tuma
15/11/2020
  • Marital laws

Marrying two wives before the cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom

Question: Before the cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom when it was permitted to marry two wives: 1) Did the husband need the permission of his first wife to marry a second… Read more »

Marital laws Marriage
14/11/2020
  • Bible study questions - Tanach

Parshas noach

Question: After the Kabul noach sent a dove which brought back a branch from a tree. 1)How was there a tree, didnt the Kabul destroy even 3 tefachim of the… Read more »

Bible study questions - Tanach Noach
14/11/2020
  • Prayer in an unclean place

Intrusive Thoughts

Question: What should one do about intrusive thoughts and how bad are they considered to be in Halacha? For example, if one is in the shower, or otherwise in a… Read more »

Prayer in an unclean place praying in a clean place torah learning
14/11/2020
  • Niddah and ritual immersions

Niddah around house

Question: Hello Rav, I asked you a similar question but it is now in regard to other substances. Again as mentioned I have been having thee thoughts over and over… Read more »

Niddah and ritual immersions nida tumah
14/11/2020
  • Work by gentile on Shabbat

IF YOUR PHONE IS WITH YOU ON SHABBOS AND IT RINGS CAN THE GOY ANSWER IT?

Question: IF YOUR PHONE IS WITH YOU AT THE PARTY ON SHABBOS AND IT RINGS CAN THE GOY ANSWER IT? Answer: No. Under normal circumstances a gentile may not do… Read more »

Work by gentile on Shabbat amira le-akum Gentile on Shabbos
13/11/2020
  • Niddah and ritual immersions

Forgot to do moch dachuk

Question: HI, My wife did a hefsek tahara but forgot to insert a moch dachuk afterwards.Is it me’akev bedieved? Answer: If it isn’t the first day of her seeing blood,… Read more »

Niddah and ritual immersions moch dachuk nida
13/11/2020
  • Behaviour in the morning

Email before birchos hashachar

Question: Is it assur to check my email before saying birchos hashachar? (I am a mother of young children and usualyl do not daven shachris so I have in mind… Read more »

Behaviour in the morning birkas hashachar morning
13/11/2020
  • Ask

Questions related to hand washing

Question: 1) If there are two reasons that I need to wash hands should I wash two times, or just once? For example: a) waking up from nighttime/daytime sleep and… Read more »

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13/11/2020
  • Behaviour in the morning

washing after bathroom

Question: Hello, is it okay to brush teeth in the bathroom and then get dressed before washing after exiting the bathroom? or does the washing have to be immediate? I… Read more »

Behaviour in the morning Bathroom Washing hands
12/11/2020
  • Work by gentile on Shabbat

amiira lakum

Question: ARE WE MORE LENIENT BY ELDERLY PEOPLE WHEN IT COMES TO AMIRA LAKUM ON SHABBOS? Answer: It depends on the individual situation if the person is considered a choleh… Read more »

Work by gentile on Shabbat amira le-akum Gentile on Shabbos
12/11/2020
  • Blessings (brachot)

Shehecheyanu blessing on fruits

Question: Hello, Would this blessing be said for foods such as jarred applesauce (if one has not had fresh apples yet?), jarred hearts of palm, or fresh grapefruits or pineapples (given… Read more »

Blessings (brachot) brachos shehechiyanu
12/11/2020
  • Mixtures of meat and milk

Is the bread now “Fleishigs” only?

Question: 1) I left a bag of bread open for a short while on a counter where there was a plate with meat on it nearby. Is it now assur… Read more »

Mixtures of meat and milk bread milk and meat
12/11/2020
  • Disposal of holy objects and books

lekavod shabbos kodesh – shaimos?

Question: HI, We print a weekly list of things to do for Shabbos and at the top of the page its says “lekavod shabbos kodesh”. 1) Is it a problem… Read more »

Disposal of holy objects and books shaimos
12/11/2020
  • Business and Commerce

Business transaction

Question: Hello, Many years ago, while I was a student, I had a business transaction that I’m not sure was ok from a halachic standpoint. And if it’s not ok,… Read more »

Business and Commerce Hiring workers
12/11/2020
  • Blessings (brachot)

Beracha on cereal and milk, ice cream sandwich

Question: When you are eating cereal & milk, are two Brochos made? Which comes first? What about an ice cream sandwich? Thanks. Answer: Hello, When eating cereal and milk, only… Read more »

Blessings (brachot)
11/11/2020
  • Kashering utensils

Toveling with a sticker on

Question: Hi, My wife and I got married a few years ago and received shabbos china as a gift. All of the dishes have really stuck on stickers that are… Read more »

Kashering utensils tevilas keilim
11/11/2020
  • Prayer (tefilla)

Microphone for weekday davening

Question: Hello and thank you for this service. To give a little background. I am the gabbai for the outdoor minyan which has taken place in the chatzer between a… Read more »

Prayer (tefilla)
11/11/2020
  • Muktzeh

Muktzeh status of screws, nails & bluetack

Question: A gutten, Please can you clarify for me, are nails, screws and blue tack considered מוקצה מחמת גופו because they have no use on Shabbos, or are they considered… Read more »

Muktzeh muktza Shabbos
11/11/2020
  • Prayer in an unclean place

Desecration of Kedusha

Question: If one is wearing tight pants, and one senses a small amount of a sense of pleasure because of this during davening, or while learning etc…may one continue to… Read more »

Prayer in an unclean place praying in a clean place
11/11/2020
  • Modesty

Zera on Blanket

Question: Hello Rav, I have been very nervous lately and it has caused me to not be able to function as I normally do. I have a blanket that has… Read more »

Modesty loss of seed
11/11/2020
  • Behaviour in the morning

Hand washing after both bathroom and morning wash:

Question: Good to know. If you’re at home? How does washing work? You need to use the kitchen sink? Ps. Does this also apply to morning hand wash as well?… Read more »

Behaviour in the morning wasing hands
10/11/2020
  • Festivals (Yom Tov)

Gentile lighting match on Yom for a mitzvah

Question: IF THERE IS NO FIRE AVAILABLE FOR NEIROS YOM TOV AND YOUR MINHAG IS TO LIGHT BEFORE THE MEAL WHEN ITS YOM TOV ALREADY CAN A GOY BE ASKED… Read more »

Festivals (Yom Tov) Gentile on Shabbos Yom Tov
10/11/2020
  • Tevilas Keilim

Label found on bottom of griddle after toiveling

Question: I toiveled a griddle, not realizing until after I finished that there was a label on the underside of the griddle. Do I have to re-toivel it? If yes,… Read more »

Tevilas Keilim
10/11/2020
  • Work by gentile on Shabbat

amira lakum during bein hashmashos

Question: IF A PERSON ARRIVES LATE FOR SHABBOS AND HAS TO LEAVE HIS CAR RUNNING WHILE HE RUNS INTO HIS ACCOMODATIONS CAN HE ASK A GOY TO PARK HIS CAR?… Read more »

Work by gentile on Shabbat amira le-akum bein hashmashot Gentile on Shabbos
10/11/2020
  • Work by gentile on Shabbat

CAN A NON JEW OPEN A CONVECTION OVEN ON SHABBOS WHICH CAUSES THE FAN TO SWITCH OFF ?

Question: CAN A NON JEW OPEN A CONVECTION OVEN ON SHABBOS WHICH CAUSES THE FAN TO SWITCH OFF ? Answer: While I am not familiar with convection ovens, and any… Read more »

Work by gentile on Shabbat amira le-akum Gentile on Shabbos
10/11/2020
  • Shabbat eve

Shabbos lighting for single women:

Question: I’ve read an article a while ago in regards to Shabbos lighting for women. It described that married women light two and a single lady lights one. I follow… Read more »

Shabbat eve hadlokas neiros Shabbos candles
10/11/2020
  • The New Month (Rosh Chodesh)

How to pray hallel, it’s times, plus is meaning:

Question: How to pray hallel? I’ve heard to pray on Rosh Hodesh. What other time periods? In addition, do you pray twice Halllel (After once the morning prayer and 2nd… Read more »

The New Month (Rosh Chodesh) Hallel
10/11/2020
  • Behaviour in the morning

Bathroom washing hands after usage:

Question: A person once informed me on something new on washing after bathroom usage. You can’t wash in the bathroom. You can only wash once you’re out fully. Is this… Read more »

Behaviour in the morning Washing hands
10/11/2020
  • Behaviour in the morning

Food that was touched before morning washing

Question: Hello, I am now learning and observing more laws. If I used to buy food before washing three times, is the food still ok to eat? For example, I… Read more »

Behaviour in the morning
10/11/2020
  • Prayer (tefilla)

Terminology for women in morning blessings

Question: Alright, it says with a star * גוי – Blessed are you, hashem, our god, king of the universe, who did not make me a gentile. For men it’s… Read more »

Prayer (tefilla)
10/11/2020
  • Idolatry

Wearing crosslike symbol

Question: I asked this question before about wearing a jacket with a raised symbol from a game and am sending an attachment with the picture as requested. Thanks Attached: Attached… Read more »

Idolatry
10/11/2020
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