Question: [Wednesday, 11th Sivan 5783] For several weeks we have been looking into leasing a certain apartment through a Frum broker and finally agreed to go through with the rental, sending the broker a message that we have decided to rent the apartment. He told us he would bring the […]
Which cup should one break under the chuppah & using a family heirloom Becher for the wedding
Question: [Tuesday, 10th Sivan, 5782] I am getting married next week and would like to use a special silver cup that is a family heirloom for the blessings that are said under the Chuppah. The cup was inherited from my great grandfather who was a Holocaust survivor and who himself […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Which cup should one break under the chuppah & using a family heirloom Becher for the wedding
Question: [Tuesday, 10th Sivan, 5782] I am getting married next week and would like to use a special silver cup that is a family heirloom for the blessings that are said under the Chuppah. The cup was inherited from my great grandfather who was a Holocaust survivor and who himself […]
May stepsiblings get married to each other
May stepsiblings[1] get married to each other:[2] There is no Halachic restriction against stepsiblings getting married to each other being that they have no biological relation.[3] Nonetheless, based on the writings of Rebbe Yehuda Hachassid, one should not do so.[4] [However, there is no issue with a person marrying the […]
May stepsiblings get married to each other
May stepsiblings[1] get married to each other:[2] There is no Halachic restriction against stepsiblings getting married to each other being that they have no biological relation.[3] Nonetheless, based on the writings of Rebbe Yehuda Hachassid, one should not do so.[4] [However, there is no issue with a person marrying the […]
Using Uber eats and other food delivery services-Two Chosmos
Question: [Monday, 9th Sivan 5783] It is very common when placing an order by a restaurant, or even by a supermarket, to have it delivered by a Gentile delivery driver and worker. This is becoming even more common today with the Uber eat app, in which the uber driver picks […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using Uber eats and other food delivery services-Two Chosmos
Question: [Monday, 9th Sivan 5783] It is very common when placing an order by a restaurant, or even by a supermarket, to have it delivered by a Gentile delivery driver and worker. This is becoming even more common today with the Uber eat app, in which the uber driver picks […]
Speech-Honoring one’s parents through speech
Speech-Honoring one’s parents through speech:[1] A. Speaking respectfully:[2] Included in the mitzvah of honoring one’s parents is to speak to them with respect. One is to speak with them in a soft and appeasing tone, as if one is talking to the king. Speaking to one’s parents in the third […]
Speech-Honoring one’s parents through speech
Speech-Honoring one’s parents through speech:[1] A. Speaking respectfully:[2] Included in the mitzvah of honoring one’s parents is to speak to them with respect. One is to speak with them in a soft and appeasing tone, as if one is talking to the king. Speaking to one’s parents in the third […]
Forgot to recite Birchas Hamazon at home and remembered at work
Question: [Sunday, 8th Sivan, 5783] I just finished breakfast and was in a rush to catch the train to get to work, and I absentmindedly left my home without reciting Birchas Hamazon for my breakfast meal which included bread, even though I had intended to say it before I left. […]
