Question: My daughters Chasan broke off the engagement a few days before the wedding. This has caused me and my family immense shame and monetary damage. May I sue him and his family for what they have done? Answer: I am sorry to hear about your predicament, and indeed the […]
Men hearing women playing musical instruments
Question: Dear Rabbi Goldstein I ask if I am permitted to play an instrument like a recorder, piano, etc. in my apartment or anywhere else if men could possibly hear my playing? There is the possibility that neighbors might hear me. Also, if there are men in the same […]
May one wash for bread in a different area than the meal
Listen here to audio May one wash for bread in a different area than the meal?[1] Example: We do not have a sink in our living room. Can we wash for bread in the kitchen? What if the kitchen or nearest sink is in two totally separate areas of the […]
May one wash for bread in a different area than the meal?
Listen here to audio May one wash for bread in a different area than the meal?[1] Example: We do not have a sink in our living room. Can we wash for bread in the kitchen? What if the kitchen or nearest sink is in two totally separate areas of the […]
What is one to do if the doorpost is only as wide as the door and there is thus no room to place it by the doorpost?
Question: I have a door which takes up all the space of the front doorway/doorpost and there is no place for me to put the Mezuzah by the doorpost which is in front of the door. Should I place the Mezuzah by the doorpost behind the door, or should I […]
Notes on Yoreh Deah Chapter 28: The laws of covering the blood of the slaughtered animal
Chapter 28: The laws of covering the blood Introduction: The Torah commands one to cover the blood of certain animals and birds once they have been shechted. The רא”ש writes that this מצוה is the completion of the מצוה of shechitah. The ט”ז explains this to mean that although […]
May one remove the cover from a pot food that is on the fire on Shabbos and then place it back on?
May one remove the cover from a pot food that is on the fire on Shabbos and then place it back on? Removing: One may always remove the cover of a pot of food on Shabbos even if the pot is sitting over a fire, or Blech, or electric plate. […]
Covering and Uncovering a pot food that is on the fire on Shabbos
May one remove the cover from a pot food that is on the fire on Shabbos and then place it back on? Removing: One may always remove the cover of a pot of food on Shabbos even if the pot is sitting over a fire, or Blech, or electric plate. […]
Shadchan Gelt-What happens if the engagement was broken off?
Unfortunately, my Shidduch was broken off during the engagement period. My question is regarding the Shadchanus gelt, we [my ex-Kallah] and I already paid the Shadchan a nice sum of money, as was his fee. Can I/we ask for a refund? This matter is complex and is thus to be […]
May one fly an American or Israeli flag?
Listen here to audio May one fly an American or Israeli flag? Being patriotic for one’s country: The Mishneh[1] states that “Mispalelim Leshilom Malchus,” that one must pray for the peace of his country. Indeed, in living with this statement, Jews throughout the generations served as noble patriots of their […]