Giving Halachic rulings under the influence of alcohol or other substance:[1] Every person must beware not to give a Halachic ruling when under the influence of wine or other alcoholic beverages [or even non-alcoholic beverage which has slightly blurred his mind[2]]. [The same applies for one who is in a […]
Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?[1] Baby formula which serves as an alternative to breast milk contain various Kashrus concerns including, non-Kosher milk and non-Kosher animal products which are used to create the vital nutrients necessary for the infant.[2] Accordingly, […]
Goyishe music-Listening to music of gentile
Gentile[1] music and lullabies:[2] The words and tune: It is forbidden to listen to music that is sung for the sake of idolatry.[3] It is certainly forbidden to sing or listen to church melodies, or songs from Psalms which were orchestrated by Christians for the sake of their deity.[4] One […]
Eating Chametz in meal that extends past nightfall on Achron Shel Pesach
If one’s meal [i.e. Seudas Moshiach] on the last day of Pesach continues past nightfall, may one eat Chametz during this meal?[1] One whose meal on the last day of Pesach continued into Motzei Yom Tov, until after Tzeis Hakochavim, is now permitted to eat Chametz during his meal [prior […]
The three types of Divine sparks that fell into this world
The three levels of sparks that fell:[1] There are three levels of Divine sparks that fell into the Kelipos. The first level is the sparks of Kedusha that fell from Tohu as a result of the breakage of the vessels. There were a total of 288 general sparks that fell […]
May one polish his shoes?
May one polish his shoes?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted to polish shoes during Chol Hamoed.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is forbidden to polish shoes during Chol Hamoed.[5] Some of these Poskim[6] however permit doing so through a gentile. Practically, many are accustomed to avoid doing so.[7] According to […]
May one clean a stain from his clothing?
May one clean a stain from his clothing?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to clean individual stains from a clothing, even though one will not launder the entire clothing in the process.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is permitted to clean an individual stain and one may even use laundry […]
May one go fishing on Chol Hamoed?
May one go fishing on Chol Hamoed?[1] Commercial fishing and fishing for food purposes: It is permitted to go fishing during Chol Hamoed if one’s intent in doing so is to eat the fish during the Moed.[2] There is no limit as to how many fish one may catch, and […]
Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Pesach Barbecue-Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach? Charcoal briquettes: Charcoal briquettes [square shaped manufactured charcoal, typically used for barbecues] are compressed together using a starch binder, most notably corn or wheat starch.[1] Accordingly, it is proper for one to […]
By what time does the Afikoman have to be eaten by?
By what time does the Afikoman have to be eaten by?[1] One must beware to eat the Afikoman prior to midnight.[2] [The Chabad custom is to be particular in this matter only on the first night of Seder, while on the second night one can delay its eating until later.[3] […]
