February 2023

​https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bxHAHmoXXGm1qPMv1iKovCyFcvKs34PE 1)      In the Alter Rebbe’s Sidur, in the brochos after the Haftorah, it seems that the word ורחמן should be omitted. Yet it is said according to Minhag Chabad. Some clarification.[1] 2)         Is one allowed to wear a coat on Shabbos that has a sewn-in tracker?[2] 3)     In error, Read more…

1)     Do אומות העולם have the power of Tefiloh?[1] 2)     In some communities, the posuk Hashiveinu is said during Hagboho. But even in the Ashkenaz Sidur, it is said when replacing the Sefer Torah in the Oron Kodesh. 3)     I lifted the lid off the Cholent on Shabbos and then Read more…

​ 1)    Why is the verse והוא יפדה appended to Tehillim ch.25 said in Tachanun?[1] 2)     Bone for grafting teeth, sourced from humans or animals?[2] 3)     We have a balcony that is 70 cm by 150 cm. Does the doorway require a Mezuza? [3] 4)     Bottles used for mother’s milk, Read more…

​ 1)     In a Shul that doesn’t face Yerusholayim: should I conform to their practice, or should I face Yerusholayim?[1] 2)     Why do we place two men at the sides of the Bima, one on each side?[2] 3)     I’m behind the Minyan and was called up to the Torah whilst Read more…