Should a Shaala of a color be shown to the Rav while it is still moist, or is one to wait for it to dry?[1] One may bring the Shaala to the Rav whether it is still moist or after it already dried.[2] [However, one is not to delay bringing […]
The law if the color of a Kesem/Maarah stain changed with time
Shinuiy Marah-The law if the color of a Kesem/Maarah stain changed with time, and the need to bring the Shaala to the Rav as soon as possible: Change of color from pure to impure:[1] If while the Bedika or Kesem stain was wet it was a pure color and after […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Asking a Shaalah to ones personal Rav versus the Rav who answered the Balanit
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Iyar 5781] A certain question of Chatzitza came up while my wife was at the Mikveh, prior to immersion, and the Baalanit asked her Rav who answered her that it is best for her to be stringent not to immerse. I found the Rabbi’s ruling very strange […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tile fell from porch and broke windshield
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Iyar 5781] We have a number of extra tiles on our porch which are stacked by the edge of the gate which surrounds our porch. It’s been there for months without moving. Last night, one of the tiles somehow fell with the wind and smashed the windshield […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tile fell from porch and broke windshield
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Iyar 5781] We have a number of extra tiles on our porch which are stacked by the edge of the gate which surrounds our porch. It’s been there for months without moving. Last night, one of the tiles somehow fell with the wind and smashed the windshield […]
One who accidently switched an item with another person
One who accidently switched an item with another person:[1] If one attended an event, or participated in a Minyan or Shiur, and at the end of the event he accidently took the wrong coat, hat, umbrella, Tallis/Tefillin, or any other item, may he use that item until he finds the […]
Performing miracles using practical Kabala
Performing miracles using practical Kabala: *As stated below, it is forbidden for regular people to engage in practical Kabbalah and therefore the below information is for background knowledge purposes only! [From the letter of the law] it is permitted to perform magical illusions [i.e. Achizas Eiynayim] through Sefer Yetizra.[1] Furthermore, […]
Performing miracles using practical Kabala
Performing miracles using practical Kabala: *As stated below, it is forbidden for regular people to engage in practical Kabbalah and therefore the below information is for background knowledge purposes only! [From the letter of the law] it is permitted to perform magical illusions [i.e. Achizas Eiynayim] through Sefer Yetizra.[1] Furthermore, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: An electrician entering a church to fix the air conditioner
Question: [Tuesday, 22nd Iyar, 5781] I work in the city as an electrician and was recently offered a job of being in charge of the maintenance of the air-conditioning units in a group of churches. I will often need to enter the church sanctuary in order to perform the maintenance. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: An electrician entering a church to fix the air conditioner
Question: [Tuesday, 22nd Iyar, 5781] I work in the city as an electrician and was recently offered a job of being in charge of the maintenance of the air-conditioning units in a group of churches. I will often need to enter the church sanctuary in order to perform the maintenance. […]
