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May one buy items for a child before he is born?
May one buy items for a child before he is born? Yes. There is no prohibition recorded against doing so. Nevertheless, some have the custom to abstain from doing so due to Ayin Hara. One who did not receive this tradition is not required to follow this custom and may […]
Laws of Tzenius between parents and children
Laws of Tzenius between parents and children Until what age may family members [i.e. parent’s and children] of opposite gender sleep together on the same bed?[1] With clothing:[2] It is permitted for a parent and child of the opposite gender [i.e. mother with son, father with daughter] to sleep together […]
Thinking positive creates a positive reality:
Thinking positive creates a positive reality:[1] We tend to think that our thoughts are meaningless and have no effect on reality. In truth however, our thoughts help shape reality, and influences it to go in the direction of the thought. This is why it is so important to think positive. […]
Couples and relatives showing affection in public
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Forgot to separate Challah
Baked Shiur Challah without separating Challah: Baked the entire Shiur Challah whole:[1] If one kneaded a Shiur Challah of dough and forgot to remove Challah from it prior to baking, then if the Shiur Challah dough was baked in its full size without being distributed to smaller portions, one is […]
Severance pay / Pitzuyim
Severance pay-Pitzuyim:[1] A. The letter of the law:[2] There is no Torah requirement to give severance pay to a worker.[3] This applies even if the worker was fired. Nevertheless, according to Halacha, the conditions of payment for labor and employees follow the customs of the area, unless explicitly stated otherwise.[4] […]
What after blessing to say when in doubt:
What after blessing to say when in doubt: A. In doubt if must say Al Hamichya or Borei Nefashos:[1] Any food in which there is doubt as to whether its after blessing is Meiyn Gimel or Borei Nefashos Rabos, is to be eaten within a meal. If one does not […]
Said wrong after blessing
Said the wrong after blessing: Said Borei Nefashos instead of Mieyn Shalosh/Al Hamichya/Al Hapeiros/Al Hagafen:[1] One who said the after blessing of Borei Nefashos Rabos in place of the after blessing of Meiyn Shalosh [i.e. Al Hamichyah/Al Hapeiros/Al Hagfen] does not fulfil his obligation and is hence obligated to repeat […]
Washing hands for bread/morning if one’s hand is bandaged
May one wash hands for bread with a Band-Aid/bandage?[1] One who has an injury on his hand and a bandage that is covering it, may wash his hands [with a blessing] without removing the bandage[2] if he is unable to remove it due to the pain of the injury.[3] […]
Saying Aramaic parts of Uva Letziyon in silent
Saying the Aramaic verses in silent: The Aramaic part of Kedusha is to be recited privately and not together with another person.[1] It is [thus] not to be recited aloud.[2] [Some Poskim[3] rule that the above requirement to say the Aramaic parts in silent only applies when one is praying […]
The value of a Peruta & How to calculate
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Love of G-d can only acheived if one fears Him
Impossible to have love without fear:[1] Fear of Hashem is the gateway for achieving love of G-d. One who does not have fear of G-d, cannot achieve love, and if he feels love, it is not real and is a fiction of his hearts imagination. Love of Hashem is given […]
The good taste of a food is source of energy
Satiation comes from Taanug:[1] Satiation from food comes from the spiritual power found in the food. This spiritual power is found specifically in the Taanug of the food. This can be vividly seen from the fact that when one eats good tasting food he feels satiated more than one who […]
Stealing the Afikoman
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Stealing with intent to benefit the owner or with intent to return
Stealing with intent to return or as a joke and the like:[1] Stealing for benefit of owner:[2] It is forbidden to steal even if one’s intention is to benefit the owner, to pay him Keifel, being that he knows the owner will not accept the money otherwise [unless he steals and […]
Co-sleeping with child of opposite gender-Until what age
Until what age may family members [i.e. parent’s and children] of opposite gender sleep together in the same bed?[1] With clothing:[2] It is permitted for a parent and child of the opposite gender [i.e. mother with son, father with daughter] to sleep together in the same bed if they are […]
Love of Hashem-The wings that elevate the Mitzvos
Love of Hashem-The wings that elevate the Mitzvos:[1]Â The Zohar states that love and fear of G-d are the wings that elevate the Mitzvos to the upper worlds, and cause their Divine unification [i.e. Yichudim]. This means that the love which motivates the Mitzvah, which is the longing to attach […]
Using someone’s item without permission
Using someone’s item without permission:[1] It is forbidden for one to use an item that belongs to one’s friend without his permission.[2] This applies even if one only plans to use it on a mere occasion.[3] It is thus forbidden for one to visit his friend’s house in order […]
Beged Isha/Ish when no intent to cross-dress
Beged Isha/Ish when no intent to cross-dress You’re out for a walk with your spose or daughter and she is cold. You are wearing a men’s jacket and don’t mind giving it to her to wear. Is it permitted to do so, or does it involve the prohibition of Beged […]
4. The blessing over Multi grain, legume, Gluten free – Bread and crackers
The blessing on bread and five grain [i.e. Mezonos] products A. Five grain bread:[1] Bread that is made of flour of any of the five grains, without a mix of other flours, is Hamotzi and requires Birchas Hamazon just like any other bread. B. Legume bread:[2] Bread that is made […]
Teaching child a trade
Teaching child a trade:[1] Every person is obligated to teach his son a trade or how to do business and if he does not do so it is as if he is teaching him to steal.[2] [This is a Biblical obligation.[3]] Â Q&A Must a mother teach her son a trade?[4] […]
Medical treatment with non-Kosher foods
Please note: This is article is currently under update-a new version will be published IY”H in the near future. In all cases of question, please contact your Rav. Medical treatment with non-Kosher foods:[1] A. Time of danger-Lethal illness:[2] It is permitted for one to benefit/consume forbidden foods for medicinal purposes in […]
Looking into another person’s property-Invasion of privacy
May one look into his neighbor’s property?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property to see his actions and dealings, without his permission and knowledge.[2] This law applies even to a backyard and porch and goes without saying that it applies to a house. This applies even the […]
Staring at another person-The prohibition and potential damage
May one stare at his friend?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property [even if they are not present there] if there is possibility that the evil eye can damage their property. Thus, for example, one may stand over the field of his friend to stare at it […]
Building partitions between neighbors
Building partitions between neighbors:[1] Two people that are living in the same courtyard are required to build a wall in middle of the courtyard in order to separate it into two sections and prevent each other from seeing the actions and dealings of the other within the courtyard. [The neighbors […]
When is the first day of Sheva Brachos counted from?
When is the first day of Sheva Brachos counted from?[1] The first day of Sheva Brachos is counted from the day that the Chuppah took place.[2] This applies even though the wedding meal will only take place that night, nevertheless the first day is counted as the day of the […]
Second marriages-Sheva Brachos & Simcha
Second marriage: A. Sheva Brachos:[1] Both spouses second marriage: If a widower married a widow then the Sheva Brachos only takes place on the first day of the wedding [i.e. the day of the Chuppah]. [Furthermore, the blessings are only said by the first meal that takes place that day […]
Mitzvah of Chasan to rejoice the Kallah after the wedding
Simcha-Rejoicing the Kallah:[1] A. The obligation of Simcha: The laws of Simcha refer to the obligation of the Chasan to rejoice his wife after the marriage takes place. This Mitzvah of rejoicing one’s wife includes spending time with her in festive meals, and not doing Melacha or going to one’s […]
Two people saying Kaddish not in pace
How is one to answer Amen to Kaddish if more than one person is saying Kaddish and they are not saying it simultaneously?[1] If they do not conclude the stanzas in Kaddish simultaneously, and there is an interval of Kdei Dibbur between the two conclusions of the blessing, then one […]
Tattoos in Halacha-Everything you need to know
Making a Tattoo:[1] The verse[2] states “And the writing of a tattoo you shall not place on yourselves.” From here it is learned that it is Biblically forbidden to make a Tattoo on one’s skin.[3] One who does so transgresses the above negative command, and according to some Poskim[4], also […]
5. If one forgot and ate or drank on the fast day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. One forgot and ate or drank on the fast day:[1] Is he to continue fasting that day?[2] If one ate or drank on a public[3] fast day, he is nevertheless required to continue fasting for the rest of […]
Holding on to the bread when saying Hamotzi
Holding on to the bread when saying Hamotzi:[1] A. The Law: One is not to say the blessing of Hamotzi over bread until the bread is in one’s hands.[2] If said the blessing prior to the bread being in his hand:[3] If one said the blessing of Hamotzi and only […]
Tznius Stockings-skin color and Denier #
What is defined as Tznius Stockings-skin color and Denier #? Women wearing socks: According to majority of Poskim, and the ruling of Admur, women and girls are required to cover their legs and feet with socks/stockings when out in public or in the presence of other men. Even those who […]
What is a Zabla?
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Yichud by the sick or old
Do the laws of Yichud apply to a sick or old man?[1] Does not suffer from erectile dysfunction:[2] If the sick or old man does not suffer from erectile dysfunction, then all the laws of Yichud apply, irrelevant of his age or illness. Accordingly, when this man has a caretaker […]
Castration & Sterilization to humans and animals
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The lesson of Hei Teves-The Metzius of a Rebbe is his Chassidim
The lesson of Hei Teves-The Metzius of a Rebbe is his Chassidim: Every cause of suffering below is rooted in a persecution above in Heaven. While the judicial proceedings involving the stealing of Sefarim from the Chabad library externally appeared like a private monetary issue which should be resolved behind […]
May one dye his hair in an area that it is common practice for men to do so?
May one dye his hair in an area that it is common practice for men to do so?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the entire prohibition stated above against men dying hair is only in areas that men are not accustomed to dye their hair. However, in areas that men are […]
Wearing a plastic hat rain cover over a hat or Sheitel on Shabbos
May one place a plastic hat rain cover on a hat or Sheitel on Shabbos? It is permitted to put on a rain cover onto one’s hat on Shabbos and doing so does not pose an Ohel prohibition.[1] This applies whether the cover is special manufactured hat rain cover or […]
In doubt as to whether a certain vessel is dairy or meaty or Pareve
If one is in doubt as to whether a certain vessel is dairy, meat, or Pareve, what is the law? If one is unsure as to a vessel’s dairy or meat status, and 12 months have not passed since its last use, then it is required to be Koshered if […]
Davar Charif-Biblical or Rabbinical
Is the concept of a Davar Charif a Biblical or Rabbinical concept?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the concept of a Davar Charif is Biblical, and hence when cooking a Davar Charif in a non-Ben Yomo meat pot the food is Biblically considered to have meat taste.[3] Accordingly, in a case […]
Animals will experience world to come
Animals will experience world to come:[1] Animals will still be around in the future, in the times of Moshiach and period of Olam Haba when the entire earth will be filled with the knowledge of G-d. These animals will not be regular animals but will have intellectual capability and will […]
Suffering sometimes comes from one’s own aggrsssion
One is the cause of his own troubles:[1] The verse[2] states “The foolishness of man strays him from the correct path and his heart is angered with Hashem.” This means as follows: All the evil that befalls man, he himself brought it upon himself. For example, if one was chasing […]
“Iskafya” on Shabbos
Should one do “Iskafya[1]” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?[2] It is clear that both on the Halachic[3] and esoteric[4] aspects of the Torah it is a Mitzvah to embellish in Oneg Shabbos, by eating delicacies and drinking fine beverages, and the concept of sanctifying oneself with […]
Yosef represents the hidden love
Yosef represents the hidden love of Hashem:[1] Every single Jew contains a hidden love of G-d within his soul. This love is nurtured to one’s soul through Yosef Hatzadik. Yosef collected all the money of the world and hid it into three treasures. Spiritually, this represents the hiding of the […]
Bayis Malei Sefarim
Bayis Malei Sefarim-Purchasing Torah literature:[1] It is a Mitzvah [and obligation[2]] to publish [and purchase[3]] Chumashim, Mishnah, Gemara and their commentaries.[4] Some Poskim[5] rule that today this Mitzvah is a positive Biblical command, and is in place of the Mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah.[6] [The purpose of this Mitzvah […]
Bowing by Modim Derabanan
Bowing by Modim Derabanan:[1] When the Chazan reaches Modim the congregation is required to bow together with him in the [beginning of the] recital of Modim Derabanan. Some Poskim[2] rule one is required to bow also towards the end of Modim, upon reciting the words “Al Sheanu Modim Lach.[3]” Practically, […]
The Temple lighting versus Chanukah lights
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here The Temple lighting versus Chanukah lights: A. The Temple Lighting-Seven candles lit by night and one by day:[1] All seven candles of the Menorah were lit at night. By day, only the 6th[2] [and 7th[3]] candle was lit.[4] This […]
Paying rent on time
Paying rent on time: Rent of object:[1] It is an obligation to pay rent for an animal or item on time, and if one delays doing so he transgresses a negative command.[2] Rent of land/house:[3] Some Poskim[4] rule one who does not pay land related rent on time does not […]
Moving the Menorah
Moving a Menorah May one move the Menorah after it is lit? What if the Menorah is blocking the doorway, or one fears from the children? The Sages decreed against moving the Menorah while its Mitzvah is fulfilled. The following are the cases in which this decree applies. Moving the […]
Refining the animal soul reaches higher than Mitzvos
Animal soul draws from higher than Mitzvos:[1] The Mitzvos we perform have ability to draw down Elokus from the level of Arich of Keser. However, the Avoda of Iskfya and Ishapcha have ability to draw down from the level of Atik of Keser, which is the lower level of the […]
Davening and Learning in presence of little girl not properly dressed
From what age girl does view of an uncovered area prohibit Davening and learning in its presence? Some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden for a man to Daven or learn Torah in presence of a not modestly dressed girl who is age three and onwards. Other Poskim[2] however rule the […]
From what age must a girl begin dressing modesty?
From what age must a girl begin dressing modesty? Some Poskim[1] rule that starting from age three, a girl is required to dress modestly, and it is thus forbidden for a man to Daven or learn Torah in her presence from age three and onwards, if she is not modestly […]
Shemiras Eiynayim regarding unproperly dressed female children
May a man see a young girl who is not modestly dressed not during times of prayer or Torah learning?[1] It is forbidden for a man to look at an immodestly dressed girl, even if the girl is a very young age, starting from when the girl’s body is developed […]
Taking son or daughter to male or female beach
This Halacha is an Excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com May one take a male child to a women’s beach or vice versa? Male children in female beach: From the letter of the law, there is no prohibition for male children who are prior to reaching the […]
Jealousy in the world to come
Jealousy in Gan Eden:[1] The Sages[2] state that in Gan Eden and the world to come “every Tzadik will be scorched from the Chuppah of his friend.” This means as follows: Every soul in Gan Eden experiences Divine revelation in accordance to the Avoda it performed in this world, and […]
The intent of the Yevanim’s battle against the Jewish people
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here The Yevanim wanted the Jewish people to write on the horn of ox that we do not have a portion in the G-d of Israel:[1] Chazal[2] state the Yevanim demanded that the Jews write on the horn of the […]
Men dyeing hair
Men dyeing hair:[1] It is [Biblically[2]] forbidden for a man to dye white hair to a black color [or other beautifying color[3]].[4] [It is likewise forbidden to dye black or other colored hair to a different beautifying color.[5]] This prohibition applies to even a single hair.[6] [This prohibition applies even […]
Men dyeing hair:[1] It is [Biblically[2]] forbidden for a man to dye white hair to a black color [or other beautifying color[3]].[4] [It is likewise forbidden to dye black or other colored hair to a different beautifying color.[5]] This prohibition applies to even a single hair.[6] [This prohibition applies even […]
Banishing disturbing thoughts during prayer
How to banish Machshavos Zaros:[1] Its possible-When you sleep, you don’t have worries:[2] Just as when one drifts to sleep he has no worries or foreign thoughts troubling him, so too, when one is Davening, it is possible to rid oneself of all foreign thoughts and internal disturbances. [The fact […]
Drinking during a meal
Drinking during a meal of bread:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule one is not Biblically obligated to recite Birchas Hamazon after eating [a satiating meal of bread[3]] unless he drank [a liquid[4]] during the meal.[5] This however only applies if one was thirsty during the meal [and nevertheless did not drink; if […]
The six Zechiros
Remembering/Reciting the six Zechiros:[1] The Mitzvah:[2] It is a positive command in the Torah to remember [daily] the following actions: Mamad Har Sinai[3] Maaseh Amaleik[4] Maaseh Miriam[5] Maaseh Haeigal[6] Shabbos: Some Poskim[7] rule it is a positive command to remember Shabbos daily and so rules Admur in the Siddur. Yetzias […]
Are gentiles prohibited from performing Zera Levatala?
Are gentiles prohibited from performing Zera Levatala? Some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden for even gentiles to perform Zera Levatala. Other Poskim[2] rule that gentiles are not explicitly prohibited against performing Zera Levatala and it is thus not part of the seven Noahite laws. Others[3] say that although the gentiles […]
Intimacy-Why we lust for forbidden fruits
The lust for the forbidden: The Sages[1] state that “From the day of the destruction of the Temple the taste of Tashmish was removed and given to the sinners as the verse states that stolen waters are sweet and hidden bread tastes good.” This means that prior to the destruction […]
Limiting marital relations-A small limb that when satisfied becomes hungry
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! F. A small limb that the more it is satisfied the hungrier it gets – Overindulgence can kill intimacy and create addiction:[1] The Sages[2] state that, “There is a small limb in a man that when he satiates it, it […]
Standing for Chazaras Hashatz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here Standing for Chazaras Hashatz:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the entire congregation is to stand throughout Chazaras Hashatz.[3] [Many Poskim[4] conclude that one is to follow this opinion. Some Poskim[5], however, rule that one need not heed by this opinion and may […]
The prohibitions against delaying payment to a worker
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Reward for teaching Torah
Reward of teaching others Torah: Teach others and Hashem will teach you: Chazal[1] state that one who teaches others Torah, on him the verse[2] states “Meir Eiyneiy Shneiyhem”, that Hashem enlightens both of their eyes. This means to say that when one who is rich in Torah knowledge teaches another […]
The purpose of the Menorah lighting in the Temple by night and day
Lighting candles of Mikdash:[1] All seven candles of the Menorah were lit at night. By day, only the 6th [and 7th] candle, was lit.[2] This candle was called the Ner Hamaravi. The reason for this is as follows: Night represents a time of spiritual darkness, a time for evil forces to […]
Machshavos Zaros-Foreign thoughts
Machshavos Zaros: A. Cause of Machshavos Zaros: Unfit to be in Heichal Hashem:[1] When one is involved in Torah learning or prayer, he is found in the Heichal/chamber of Hashem, in a chamber of spiritual revelation of G-dliness. At times, one is not befitting to be inside Hashem’s personal chamber […]
Sweat of angels
Sweat of the angels: The angels release spiritual sweat from their great fear and trepidation of G-d which they experience. This sweat is the source of the water of the river called Nehar Dinor. This river is found between spiritual worlds and serves as a cleansing pool for sinners.[1] This […]
Angels are standers; Souls in Phyisical bodies are walkers
Standers versus walkers:[1] Angels are referred to as “Omdim/standers” in scripture in contrast to “Mehalchim/Walkers” which is used in reference to man. This matter is not a mere play on words, but a description of difference between man and angels. Standing connotes one’s still position, not moving either backwards or […]
The power of a dream
The power of dreams:[1] A dream is rooted in the level of Soveiv Kol Almin, in which there is no order or regulations to which things are bound. In this level a ship can fly in the air and one can be in two places at once. Although, on the […]
Wearing wool clothing on top of linen clothing or vice versa
Wearing a wool clothing on top of a linen clothing or vice versa:[1] It is permitted to wear a wool shirt on top of a linen shirt [or vice versa]. Tying them together:[2] It is even permitted to tie the two clothing together in a way that they cannot be […]
Linen spandex in wool pants/sweater
Wool clothing with linen spandex, or vice versa:[1] It is permitted to insert a linen string/elastic into wool pants for use of tightening the pants [as is common in sweat pants and hoods[2]] so long as it is possible to remove the string without needing to cut the sewing.[3] It […]
Wearing wool clothing on top of linen clothing or vice versa
Wearing a wool clothing on top of a linen clothing or vice versa:[1] It is permitted to wear a wool shirt on top of a linen shirt [or vice versa]. Tying them together:[2] It is even permitted to tie the two clothing together in a way that they cannot be […]
Leaving your website open on Shabbos
May one leave a website store open over Shabbos? Some Poskim[1] rule one is not to allow his website business to remain open on Shabbos.[2] Others[3] rule it is permitted to leave one’s website open over Shabbos even if it performs sales of merchandise on Shabbos.[4] Nevertheless, if it is […]
Eating immediately after Kiddush-The obligation to eat the meal immediately after Kiddush
Eating immediately after Kiddush:[1] Introduction: In order for Kiddush to be valid [whether of night or day of Shabbos and Yom Tov] one is required to eat a “meal” afterwards [which consists of at least a Kezayis of Mezonos/Hamotzi or Revius of wine[2]].[3] The question dealt with in this article […]
Entering bus, car, store with woman singing
Must a man leave or not enter an area in which a woman is singing?[1] One is not required to leave, or not enter an area that contains a woman singing. One may thus enter a bus or taxi or store even though the radio is on with a woman […]
Women singing-Kol Isha on radio/tape
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The 400 Shekel Kesef and 400 warriors of Esav
The 400 Shekel Kesef:[1] There exist 400 worlds of Divine pleasure which the Tzadikim will inherit in the future. These 400 levels of Taanug/pleasure were represented in the 400 Shekel Kesef that Avraham gave when he purchased the Cave of Machpelah for Sarah’s burial from Efron. These 400 spiritual levels […]
Origin of souls of gentiles-Adam after sin
Souls of Gentiles came about after the sin of Adam:[1] If not for the sin of the Eitz Hadaas, the soul of Gentiles would not have been created, and all people would have a G-dly soul. Originally, Adam’s soul incorporated only Jewish souls, until he sinned. His sin caused him […]
The Kashrus status of Yoga, Eastern Meditations and Therapies
Yoga/Meditations/Therapies:[1] Rabbinical supervision: Yoga[2] and many eastern meditations, contain aspects of idolatry that are forbidden for a Jew, of which one is required to give up his life rather than perform. Nonetheless, the aspect of seclusion and meditation in it of itself does not contain idolatry and is not Halachically […]
Approximating the knot of the Yud to the Bayis
Approximating the knot of the Yud to the Bayis:[1] One is to beware that the Yud of the knot[2] [of the Tefillin Shel Yad] does not move from the Bayis [of the Shel Yad].[3] Â [It is thus to be constantly touching the Bayis of the Shel Yad. It is to […]
The liturgy of Shalom Aleichem
The liturgy of Shalom Aleichem: The Background of the custom: The Piyut of Shalom Aleichem was established by the Kabbalists, the students of the Arizal and is recorded in the Poskim to be said on Friday night upon arrival home from Shul.[1] It is recited in light of the Talmudic[2] […]
Avoiding making Kiddush during the 7th hour on Friday night
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A Chasan leaving home during first year
Traveling from home during the first year:[1] The Torah[2] states that “When one marries a new wife he is not to go to the warfront or do other matters and is to be available to his house for one year and rejoice his wife that he took.” From here we […]
When may a widow or divorcee remarry
Todays Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here How long must a widow or divorcee wait to remarry? A. Not pregnant and not after birth:[1] All widows and divorcee’s must wait 90 days from after the divorce, or death of the husband, prior to remarrying [Kiddushin/Nissuin].[2] This applies even […]
Stopping a shoplifter-Preventing monetary damage
Preventing monetary damage from occurring to a friend:[1] If one is able to save his friend from a possible monetary loss, he is obligated to exert as much effort possible, with all his bodily strength, to try to prevent the loss.[2] Doing so is a positive command and is included […]
Should Brachos be said out loud for others to answer Amen
Is one to specifically recite blessings out loud in order so others can answer Amen? Some Poskim[1] rule one is to specifically recite blessings aloud in order to have others answer Amen after the blessing. One is to try to have at least two people answer Amen after the blessing.[2] […]
Couples showing affection in public
Public affection: Couples showing affection in public:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden even for a couple to affectionately touch each other in front of other people.[3] [Thus, one may not hold hands, dance, hug, or kiss in public. Practically, so is the final ruling[4], and so is the custom […]
Paying back for items one stole as a child
Child who stole:[1] If a child stole an object, then if the stolen object is still in existence, it is required to be returned to its owner. [This applies only if it is well known that this object of the child is stolen.[2]] If the stolen object is no longer […]
Yichud with Mother/Father in-law with children at home
Yichud with ones mother in-law with children at home It is permitted for one to be in Yichud with the opposite gender if there are children of a certain age [to be explained] present in the area, thus acting as Shomrim. Below we will discuss the age in which […]
Standing up for Torah Scholars
Standing for a Torah scholar:[1] It is a positive command in the Torah to stand up in front of all Sages. The age: The command to stand before a Sage applies even if the Sage is not old but is young [even if he is a child under Bar Mitzvah[2]] […]
Invasion of privacy-Looking into another’s property
May one look into his neighbor’s property?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property to see his actions and dealings, without his permission and knowledge.[2] This law applies even to a backyard and porch and goes without saying that it applies to a house. This applies even the […]
Playing aggressive activities with Parent
Hitting one’s parents:[1] One who hits his father or mother during their lifetime is liable for the death penalty of strangulation. This applies whether to a son or a daughter. However it only applies if blood was drawn through the hit. If however blood was not drawn through the hit, […]
Positions of bed in bedroom
Which direction should one face upon sleeping?[1] From North to South:[2] Just as it is forbidden for one to face East or West when having a bowel movement, similarly it is forbidden to sleep facing East or West with one’s wife together in bed, when one has intention to have […]
May one believe a person who says he converted or is proof required?
If one says he is Jewish because he converted, is he to be believed?[1] Marrying a Jew: If a person who was known to be a gentile claims that he went through conversion and became Jewish, he is not believed to be allowed to marry a Jew unless he supplies […]
Check cashing services and Ribis
Using check cashing services: Using a check cashing service is for all purposes similar to selling a loan to a third party, and follows all the restrictions relevant to it. The difference between cashing a check by a bank and by a check cashing service is that by a bank, […]
