After the Shema before going to sleep, we include the verse גד גדוד יגודנו. Why?[1] In the case of a miscarriage ר”ל, is it customary to give the fetus a Jewish name?[2] Having just fed a young child meat or chicken, may a now give them a bottle of milk?[3] Read more
Each morning we thank Hashem for the “pure soul” that He has given us. How does that fit with the concept of Gilgulim of souls?[1] B.H. I have a 9ft Menorah. During Chanukah I do public lightings in several small communities. None of the locals are game to climb a Read more
Why is there no mention of Chanukah in על המחיה?[1] Does a blind person light the Menorah with a brocho?[2] Reuven’s mother is in hospital in a critical state. He spent the 1st night of Chanukah with his mother, and relied on his wife’s lighting Menorah at home. For the Read more
Who lights the electric lights for Shabbos: husband or wife?[1] How do I know if a thought is from the Sitra Achra?[2] On Shabbos morning, until when may a woman eat without Kiddush?[3] Someone has been a regular donor to a particular institution. He now wishes to switch and to Read more
Follow-on regarding the three words added to Shema, to amount to 248 words.[1] What is the reason for the long list of blessings in Kaddish deRabonon (in comparison those evoked in the regular full Kaddish)?[2] Re. Kaddish in the 11 months in the year of Aveilus ר”ל, the Chabad custom Read more
Podcast version available here. Timestamps are linked in the YouTube video. In the beginning of Parshas Pinchos, the letter ו in the word שלום should be split. In our Sefer Torah it isn’t split. May we continue to use it until seen to by a Sofer?[1] Where we live there Read more
Podcast version available here. Timestamps are linked in the YouTube video. The division of Tehilim into a monthly schedule was done by one of the Rishonim. Ch.119 is divided into two days. But why at the letter מ, since ל is the 12th letter?[1] What are the parameters for correcting Read more
Feedback on using חמר מדינה for Kiddush on Friday night:[1] Feedback on discussion of the Hebrew vowels:[2] At Maariv, the 10th man left during Shmoneh Esrei. Do we say the later Kaddish?[3] Can we count in for Minyan a man who’s married to a non-Jewess?[4] Can we count in for Read more
The shiur is also available as a podcast. Search for Panorama of Halocho on your favourite podcast app Let’s revisit the discussion re. Kedusha in ובא לציון: quiet or aloud?[1] The NHS Flu Jab contains derivatives “from porcine gelatine”. Is that OK?[2] Does walking from the house to the veranda Read more
Position of hands for Modeh Ani:[1] At several points in Davening the Chazan prompts the congregation to recite various Pesukim. What’s the reason for this?[2] I know that strictly speaking, Shmone Esrei of Shacharis should be after sunrise. Due to my duty to bring the children to school in time, Read more