Question: [Monday, 11th Tamuz 5781] I had someone Toivel my Keilim on my behalf and noticed afterwards that the stickers were left on the vessels and not removed prior to immersion. What am I supposed to do? Answer: If the stickers are not meant to stay on, such as if […]
Nidrei Mitzvah-When does a Chumra or custom require Hataras Nedarim
Nidrei Mitzvah-When does a Chumra or custom require Hataras Nedarim?[1] If one performed a Chumra one time with intent to continue doing so forever it has the status of a vow. If he performed the Chumra or custom three[2] times it is considered a vow even if he did not […]
Nidrei Mitzvah-When does a Chumra or custom require Hataras Nedarim
Nidrei Mitzvah-When does a Chumra or custom require Hataras Nedarim?[1] If one performed a Chumra one time with intent to continue doing so forever it has the status of a vow. If he performed the Chumra or custom three[2] times it is considered a vow even if he did not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Learning Chitas, Rambam, Daf Yomi before Davening
Question: [Sunday, 10th Tamuz, 5781] Am I allowed to learn my daily learning Shiurim before Davening Shacharis, such as Chitas [except Tehillim which I do after Davening], Rambam, and Daf Yomi? I find that this is when my head is clearest to learn, and I have the time to do […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Learning Chitas, Rambam, Daf Yomi before Davening
Question: [Sunday, 10th Tamuz, 5781] Am I allowed to learn my daily learning Shiurim before Davening Shacharis, such as Chitas [except Tehillim which I do after Davening], Rambam, and Daf Yomi? I find that this is when my head is clearest to learn, and I have the time to do […]
The two holes by a Tallis Katan-Background and opinions
The two holes of the Tallis Katan:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the Tzitzis is not to be tied in its classic method, in which only one hole is made by the corner, and the Tzitzis is looped through that hole. Rather the Tallis is to have two adjacent holes made […]
The two holes by a Tallis Katan-Background and opinions
The two holes of the Tallis Katan:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the Tzitzis is not to be tied in its classic method, in which only one hole is made by the corner, and the Tzitzis is looped through that hole. Rather the Tallis is to have two adjacent holes made […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Playing with Rubik cube on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 7th Tammuz 5781] Is it permitted to play with a Rubik cube on Shabbos or does it involve borer or another prohibition? Answer: It is permitted to play with a Rubik’s cube on Shabbos to set up the various sides with a single solid color, and doing […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Playing with Rubik cube on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 7th Tammuz 5781] Is it permitted to play with a Rubik cube on Shabbos or does it involve borer or another prohibition? Answer: It is permitted to play with a Rubik’s cube on Shabbos to set up the various sides with a single solid color, and doing […]
Filtering tap water on Shabbos [through a Brita filter and the like]
Filtering tap water on Shabbos [through a Brita filter and the like]:[1] A. Background: The Borer/Miraked prohibition:[2] Filtering liquids on Shabbos falls under a question of whether it transgresses the Biblical Borer or Miraked prohibition. It is explained in Halacha that in certain scenarios filtering liquids is considered a Biblical […]
