1) I struggle with completing the whole Tehilim on the morning of Shabbos Mevorchim. Should I make a head-start Friday night, or make it up the following Shabbos?[1] 2) Is it Chabad custom to place ash on the head of a Chosson prior to his Chupah?[2] 3) I woke up Read more…
1) After completing their blessings, the Kohanim say a prayer. They are advised to synchronize the end of this prayer with the Chazan’s ending of the brocho שים שלום, so that the Omein said by the congregation will apply for both. When the Chazan’s brocho is protracted, should the Kohanim’s Read more…
1) In Tehilim #37 there are verses beginning with each of the א-ב in sequence, with the exception of the letter ע. Why was that letter omitted?[1] 2) Our Beis Chabad has a set time for Friday-night Maariv. Due to the fast this Friday, may I make Kiddush and break Read more…
1) Please address the opening of the Oron Kodesh to Jewish or non-Jewish visitors:[1] 2) Does a blind person have the mitzvah of lighting the Menorah?[2] 3) I like to make a fruit-drink with berries. I have a jug that will pour the drink whilst retaining the berries. May this Read more…
1) We’re having a staff Chanukah party. May we give each participant 5 Euro to play with and the winner takes the lot?[1] 2) May a Kohen marry the daughter born to a couple who are both Geirim?[2] 3) Meaty sausages were warmed up in a meaty oven, in a Read more…