Looking and ruling on a Shaalah of a stain during nighttime:[1] Initially-Lechtachila: In general, one is to only look and rule on the state of [a questionable[2]] Marah-stain during the day, using sunlight [until sunset[3]], and not at night using a candle [or artificial light].[4] [Thus, in general, a Rav […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May women iron clothing on Rosh Chodesh?
Question: [Tuesday, 1st Sivan, 5781] Is it permitted for a woman to iron clothing on Rosh Chodesh? Answer: The custom is to avoid all clothing related work, including ironing, unless you have a specific custom in your family to permit doing so. Nonetheless, the above is only regarding ironing clothing […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May women iron clothing on Rosh Chodesh?
Question: [Tuesday, 1st Sivan, 5781] Is it permitted for a woman to iron clothing on Rosh Chodesh? Answer: The custom is to avoid all clothing related work, including ironing, unless you have a specific custom in your family to permit doing so. Nonetheless, the above is only regarding ironing clothing […]
May one cut the branch of a fruit tree for decoration on Shavuos
May one cut the branch of a fruit tree to use as a decoration for Shavuos? Background of the custom to place plants and trees in one’s home on Shavuos:[1] It is customary to spread plants and trees in Shul and home in honor of Shavuos. Plants are spread in […]
May one cut the branch of a fruit tree for decoration on Shavuos
May one cut the branch of a fruit tree to use as a decoration for Shavuos? Background of the custom to place plants and trees in one’s home on Shavuos:[1] It is customary to spread plants and trees in Shul and home in honor of Shavuos. Plants are spread in […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The order to be followed when saying Kedusha without a minyan of six people praying
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Iyar, 5781] Rabbi, if we are unable to get six people to Daven Shemoneh Esrei at the same time, what is the order of having someone say Shemoneh Esrei aloud for the sake of Kedusha, and may we also still say the Kadeishim afterwards. Answer: In such […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The order to be followed when saying Kedusha without a minyan of six people praying
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Iyar, 5781] Rabbi, if we are unable to get six people to Daven Shemoneh Esrei at the same time, what is the order of having someone say Shemoneh Esrei aloud for the sake of Kedusha, and may we also still say the Kadeishim afterwards. Answer: In such […]
Having gentile guests Yom Tov
Having gentile guests Yom Tov:[1] It is forbidden to invite gentile guests for a Yom Tov meal.[2] This applies even if all one’s food is already cooked.[3] If, however, the gentile arrived on his own, one may give him food to eat[4], although it is forbidden to invite and press […]
Having gentile guests Yom Tov
Having gentile guests Yom Tov:[1] It is forbidden to invite gentile guests for a Yom Tov meal.[2] This applies even if all one’s food is already cooked.[3] If, however, the gentile arrived on his own, one may give him food to eat[4], although it is forbidden to invite and press […]
Purchasing Jewelry and clothing for one’s wife and daughters before Yom Tov
Purchasing Jewelry and clothing for one’s wife and daughters before Yom Tov:[1] It is a Biblical positive command and obligation for one to rejoice and be of happy spirit on Yom Tov.[2] This applies throughout all the seven days of Pesach, the eight days of Sukkos [i.e. including Chol Hamoed], […]
