Question: [Thursday, 23rd Teves 5781] Is it permitted to sweep leaves that have fallen onto my patio on Shabbos and does it make a difference if they fell before Shabbos or on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted to sweep leaves from a tiled floor on Shabbos, such as the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using sticky notes as placeholders on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 23rd Teves 5781] May sticky note placeholders be used on Shabbos? Basically, I have little sticky notes that I used as page holders in my Sefarim, and I would like to know if it’s permitted for me to take them off and put them on another page, as […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Sweeping leaves on Shabbos 2) Using sticky notes as placeholders on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 23rd Teves 5781] Is it permitted to sweep leaves that have fallen onto my patio on Shabbos and does it make a difference if they fell before Shabbos or on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted to sweep leaves from a tiled floor on Shabbos, such as the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Blessing on French Toast
Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Teves 5781] What is the proper blessing to say over French toast. I’ve heard some people say that it’s Mezonos and I wanted to know if this is true. Answer: Slices of French toast that are a Kezayis or more in size receive the blessing of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Blessing on French Toast
Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Teves 5781] What is the proper blessing to say over French toast. I’ve heard some people say that it’s Mezonos and I wanted to know if this is true. Answer: Slices of French toast that are a Kezayis or more in size receive the blessing of […]
Lending money to a person who has no means of paying back
Lending money to a person who has no means of paying back:[1] If the lender knows that the borrower does not have the means to pay back the loan, and does not plan to invest the money in a business which will bring profit, but rather wants to use it […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Dressing modestly even when on vacation
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Teves 5781] My wife and I are going on vacation to a remote island and we had the following question: Since we will be in an area without any Jews around, would it be permitted for my wife to dress not in accordance to the laws of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Separating Maaser money from pocket money from parents
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Teves 5781] Rabbi, I learn in Yeshiva and receive a monthly stipend from my parents to use as spending money. My question is whether I’m obligated to take off 10% for Maaser from this money or perhaps I’m even not allowed to do so as my parents […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Separating Maaser money from pocket money from parents 2) dressing modestly even when on vacation
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Teves 5781] Rabbi, I learn in Yeshiva and receive a monthly stipend from my parents to use as spending money. My question is whether I’m obligated to take off 10% for Maaser from this money or perhaps I’m even not allowed to do so as my parents […]
Shemira for the chasan and Kallah before the wedding
Shemira before wedding:[1] The Chasan and Kallah are not to go out alone for several days[2] prior to the wedding.[3] [Practically, many are accustomed to follow this practice one week before the wedding. Others begin to follow it the Shabbos before the wedding, and others from when they arrive in […]
