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
1) I would like to host some non-Jews on Shabbos, 2nd day of Shovuos. May our non-Jewish chef cook for them on Friday, 1st day of Shovuos? [1] 2) My tenant left some children home unattended. The 10-year-old decided to cook something, then forgot to turn off the heat. Due Read more
1) Can we have a joint Sheva Brochos – for two newly-married young couples?[1] 2) Is the 2nd letter Beis in the word לבבכם a Sheva Na or Nach?[2] 3) The Rebbe objected to the provision – for challenged youth! – to play Ping-Pong on Shabbos. Is Ping-Pong different to other games?[3] 4) For health reasons I have to exercise regularly, but Read more
1) For dietary reasons I remove the cream from the cake. Does that constitute Borer?[1] 2) As part of the security at the hospital, every visitor has to wear an ID wristband. May that be worn in the street on Shabbos?[2] 3) On Yomtov a guest brought us a box Read more
1) At the onset of Shabbos my table is adorned with two silver candlesticks and two covered Challos. If I need the space on Shabbos morning, may I move my table?[1] 2) A Jew owns a house and lives downstairs. He rents out the upstairs to a non-Jew. The tenants use the same Read more
1) At the beginning of the Farbrengen, the Rebbe זי”ע would wipe the silver cup with a paper-napkin inside and out. Is there a known reason for this?[1] 2) When measuring the permitted distance of 2,000 amah, what if I run out of tether within a Reshus haYochid, may I Read more
1) In Tehillim 135 we have the phrase: נחלה לישראל עמו, whereas in #136 it saysנחלה לישראל עבדו. Why the difference? 2) A Kohen was married to a NJ woman. She died recently. Is he now eligible for Birkas Kohanim?[1] 3) On Sunday of Chol HaMoed we leined אם כסף Read more
1) Vort from the Rebbe on the Hagodo:[1] 2) When the Gabbai gives an Aliya to the Baal Korei, is Yaamod appropriate?[2] 3) May I keep sold Chometz wrapped in a sealed bag in a corner of the fridge or freezer?[3] 4) May a Kohen be Chazan for Musaf on Read more