1) The brocho HaGomel is said upon recovering from illness totally. Following a journey it is to be said within three days of arrival. But elsewhere we learn that it takes three days to recover from a journey?[1] 2) I design websites. A church wishes to employ my services. May Read more
1) Unusual Mesorah about the words כל עצמותי תאמרנה: [1] 2) In our community we have mostly Israeli students, and they are doing Krias haTorah according to the schedule of Eretz Yisroel. Could I have an Aliya in their Kriah?[2] 3) I need to refill our Mikva for use after Read more
1) As a newcomer to keeping mitzvos, I am trying to learn the brochos by heart. May I say Hashem’s name properly whilst memorising the brochos?[1] 2) May one marinade fish on Shabbos?[2] 3) I made a batch of dough and separated Challoh. I then made another batch of dough Read more
1) As a sideline I research topics and write up my conclusions, for which I am paid per hour. Is it okay for me to invoice for hours of research done on Shabbos?[1] 2) Does a disused doorway, blocked by furniture, still need to have a Mezuzah?[2] 3) In the Read more