Walking on Shabbos for weight loss and exercise

May one go walking on Shabbos for weight loss and exercise purposes?[1] Background: Going for an exercise walk on Shabbos touches upon two possible prohibitions; 1) Perhaps it transgresses the Rabbinical command that requires for one to change his walking habits on Shabbos. 2) Perhaps it transgresses the Rabbinical prohibition […]

The Sukkah floor

9. The Sukkah floor: Some Poskim[1] rule that it is proper for one to build a tiled floor for the Sukkah in commemoration of the Ananei Hakavod, and in order to be allowed to sweep it on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Practically, the Chabad custom is not to be particular […]

Does a Sukkah require a Mezuzah?

Does a Sukkah require a Mezuzah?[1] A Sukkah is not obligated to have a Mezuzah.[2] A Sukkah built in a house with a removeable roof: If one’s home contains a room with a retractable roof which is turned into a Sukkah, then based on the above some Poskim[3] learn that […]

אני מאורסת/Ani Meureset! The issue with using the term Eirusin for an engagement

May a Chasan, Kallah, and their acquaintances, use the term Eirusin in reference to their engagement? [i.e. אני מאורסת/Ani Meureset; Seudat Eirusin; Mesibat Eirusin, etc] Background: In the original Talmudic and Halachic definition, the term Eirusin, or Meureses, refers to a Halachic stage of actual marriage, in which the wife […]