May one perform Meleches Ochel Nefesh on behalf of a non-religious Jew? A Jew who is a Mumar or desecrates Shabbos in public has the status of a gentile with regards to all matters.[1] It is thus forbidden to perform Meleches Ochel Nefesh on behalf of such Jews on Yom […]
Ochel Nefesh-The criteria for Melachos to be permitted on Yom Tov under the title of Mileches Ochel Nefesh
The criteria for Melachos to be permitted under the title of Mileches Ochel Nefesh: As explained in Halacha B, even food related Melachas have limitations in what may be performed on Yom Tov. Some of these limitations are Biblically required while others are Rabbinically required. Thus, in order for a […]
Honoring grandparents-Do the laws of Kibud Av Vaeim apply to one’s grandparents?
Grandparents-Honoring ones grandparents:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one is not obligated in the honor of his grandfather. Practically, we do not rule this way and one is [Biblically[3]] obligated to honor his father’s father.[4] Nevertheless, one is not obligated in their honor as much in the honor of his own […]
Kibud Av Vaeim-May a parent serve his child, and may a child request from his parent to do a chore on his behalf
May a parent serve a child:[1] If a father desires to serve his son, it is permitted for the son to accept the service.[2] [Thus, if a father or mother desires to serve a meal to their son, they may do so, and the son does not have to protest […]
Until the burial, the soul hears everything said before him
Until the burial, the soul hears everything said before him:[1] The Talmud Yerushalmi states that the soul of the deceased is present and listens to the eulogies said of him, as if it were a dream. He is aware of all that is said before him until he is buried […]
What happens to the soul at the time of death?
Time of death: All his life work shines:[1] Kabbalah teaches that at the moment of passing, every positive thought, word, or deed that occurred during the person’s life is concentrated into a pristine spiritual light. This light is revealed to the world and in the Heavenly spheres, where it continues to […]
Wine bottle left open during kiddish
Wine bottle left open during kiddish Question: [Shabbos, 27th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] Is it true that when somebody makes kiddush then all the open wine on the table is considered used under that kiddush, and as if kiddush was already made on it, and can no longer be used for […]
Attaching climbing scaffold on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 25th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] Is opening a climbing scaffold allowed on Shabbos? One can fasten two bolts/screws with ones hand without needing a screwdriver or other tool. It needs to be fastened hard so that it doesn’t fall apart and we might forget to close it after Shabbat. […]
SodaStream on Shabbos-Is it permitted on Shabbos to make seltzer using SodaStream with the non-electric model?
SodaStream seltzer Question: [Thursday, 25th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] Hi. Is it permitted on Shabbos to make seltzer using SodaStream with the non-electric model? Answer: While this matter is under debate amongst the Poskim with some claiming that it transgresses the rabbinical Nolad prohibition, as well as other possible prohibitions […]
Honoring ones Father in-law and mother In-Law
In Laws-Honoring ones Father and mother In-Law:[1] A man is [Rabbinically[2]] obligated to [slightly] honor his father in-law [and mother in-law[3]].[4] [Likewise, a wife is obligated to honor her father-in law and mother in-law, and even more so than her husband is obligated to honor her parents, being that honoring […]
