1) From the newly-released notes of the Rebbe Rashab נ”ע on the Kaf haChayim (Falagy): The sequence of bowing at end of Shmoine Esrei and end of Kaddish:[1] 2) May one cater an indoor event during Succos – for people who would otherwise use a non-kosher caterer?[2] 3) To be Read more
1) Siyum on Rambam Hilchos Beis haBechiro:[1] 2) Between the removal of my Rashi Tefilin and the donning of Rabenu Tam’s, my Tallis felI off. Should I put on the Tallis again; with or without a brocho?[2] 3) The Head-Tefilin are supposed to be placed above the hairline. My hairline Read more
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
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