The status of a vessel that has not been used for 12 months: Some Poskim[1] rule that after 12 months, the taste absorbed in the walls of a vessel becomes nullified. Other Poskim[2], however, rule a vessel remains forbidden forever due to its absorbed taste, even after 12 months. Practically, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Not to increase in Kaddeishim unnecessarily
Question: When making more than one Siyum Misechta when is the Kaddish to take place, between each Siyum or after all of them? Answer: It is to take place after all of Siyumim, unless there will be a long break between each one in which case it is […]
Not to increase in Kaddeishim unnecessarily
Question: When making more than one Siyum Misechta when is the Kaddish to take place, between each Siyum or after all of them? Answer: It is to take place after all of Siyumim, unless there will be a long break between each one in which case it is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How important is it to bathe in hot water on Erev Shabbos?
Question: How important is it to bathe in hot water on Erev Shabbos? I know someone who goes to a cold outdoor spring as a Mikveh on Erev Shabbos and does not bathe in hot water saying that it is not necessary and is a mere stringency and even showed […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How to write name of Chasan and Kallah in Kesuba if are Geirim?
Question: I am being Misader Kiddushin for a couple in which the Chasan and Kallah are both Geirim. My question is regarding what to write in place of their father’s name? Answer: You are to write Ben Avraham Avinu by the Chasan, and Bas Avraham Avinu by the Kallah. […]
How to write name of Chasan and Kallah in Kesuba if are Geirim?
Question: I am being Misader Kiddushin for a couple in which the Chasan and Kallah are both Geirim. My question is regarding what to write in place of their father’s name? Answer: You are to write Ben Avraham Avinu by the Chasan, and Bas Avraham Avinu by the Kallah. […]
Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out?
Question: Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out? Answer: If the mucus plug came out as a thick substance, then she is impure. If, however, it is a mere liquid she remains pure if there was no blood in the liquid. Explanation: The consensus […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out?
Question: Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out? Answer: If the mucus plug came out as a thick substance, then she is impure. If, however, it is a mere liquid she remains pure if there was no blood in the liquid. Explanation: The consensus […]
How much money must I give to charity to redeem a fast?
Question: I would like to give charity in order to redeem the number of fasts that I am to undertake for the sake of penitence, as brought in Tanya Igeres Hateshuvah I will like to know the practical amount that I’m to give per fast day? Answer: The amount […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How much money must I give to charity to redeem a fast?
Question: I would like to give charity in order to redeem the number of fasts that I am to undertake for the sake of penitence, as brought in Tanya Igeres Hateshuvah I will like to know the practical amount that I’m to give per fast day? Answer: The amount […]
