Making a Tattoo:[1] The verse[2] states “And the writing of a tattoo you shall not place on yourselves.” From here it is learned that it is Biblically forbidden to make a Tattoo on one’s skin.[3] One who does so transgresses the above negative command, and according to some Poskim[4], also […]
5. If one forgot and ate or drank on the fast day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. One forgot and ate or drank on the fast day:[1] Is he to continue fasting that day?[2] If one ate or drank on a public[3] fast day, he is nevertheless required to continue fasting for the rest of […]
Holding on to the bread when saying Hamotzi
Holding on to the bread when saying Hamotzi:[1] A. The Law: One is not to say the blessing of Hamotzi over bread until the bread is in one’s hands.[2] If said the blessing prior to the bread being in his hand:[3] If one said the blessing of Hamotzi and only […]
Tznius Stockings-skin color and Denier #
What is defined as Tznius Stockings-skin color and Denier #? Women wearing socks: According to majority of Poskim, and the ruling of Admur, women and girls are required to cover their legs and feet with socks/stockings when out in public or in the presence of other men. Even those who […]
What is a Zabla?
Purchase “From Rav’s Desk” Q&A’s 3 Volumes* *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate What is a Zabla?[1] A Zabla stands for the words “Zeh Borer Lo Echad/Each one chooses one.” A Zabla […]
Yichud by the sick or old
Do the laws of Yichud apply to a sick or old man?[1] Does not suffer from erectile dysfunction:[2] If the sick or old man does not suffer from erectile dysfunction, then all the laws of Yichud apply, irrelevant of his age or illness. Accordingly, when this man has a caretaker […]
Castration & Sterilization to humans and animals
Castration & Sterilization to humans and animals: The prohibition:[1] Male humans/animals: It is [Biblically] forbidden to destroy [i.e. castrate] the reproductive organs of any male creature, whether human, animal, bird [or even fish[2]].[3] This prohibition applies whether the species is Kosher or impure. This prohibition applies whether in Israel or […]
The lesson of Hei Teves-The Metzius of a Rebbe is his Chassidim
The lesson of Hei Teves-The Metzius of a Rebbe is his Chassidim: Every cause of suffering below is rooted in a persecution above in Heaven. While the judicial proceedings involving the stealing of Sefarim from the Chabad library externally appeared like a private monetary issue which should be resolved behind […]
May one dye his hair in an area that it is common practice for men to do so?
May one dye his hair in an area that it is common practice for men to do so?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the entire prohibition stated above against men dying hair is only in areas that men are not accustomed to dye their hair. However, in areas that men are […]
Wearing a plastic hat rain cover over a hat or Sheitel on Shabbos
May one place a plastic hat rain cover on a hat or Sheitel on Shabbos? It is permitted to put on a rain cover onto one’s hat on Shabbos and doing so does not pose an Ohel prohibition.[1] This applies whether the cover is special manufactured hat rain cover or […]
