Until what age may family members [i.e. parent’s and children] of opposite gender sleep together in the same bed?[1] With clothing:[2] It is permitted for a parent and child of the opposite gender [i.e. mother with son, father with daughter] to sleep together in the same bed if they are […]
Love of Hashem-The wings that elevate the Mitzvos
Love of Hashem-The wings that elevate the Mitzvos:[1] The Zohar states that love and fear of G-d are the wings that elevate the Mitzvos to the upper worlds, and cause their Divine unification [i.e. Yichudim]. This means that the love which motivates the Mitzvah, which is the longing to attach […]
Using someone’s item without permission
Using someone’s item without permission:[1] It is forbidden for one to use an item that belongs to one’s friend without his permission.[2] This applies even if one only plans to use it on a mere occasion.[3] It is thus forbidden for one to visit his friend’s house in order […]
Beged Isha/Ish when no intent to cross-dress
Beged Isha/Ish when no intent to cross-dress You’re out for a walk with your spose or daughter and she is cold. You are wearing a men’s jacket and don’t mind giving it to her to wear. Is it permitted to do so, or does it involve the prohibition of Beged […]
The blessing over legume breads and crackers
The blessing on bread and five grain [i.e. Mezonos] products A. Five grain bread:[1] Bread that is made of flour of any of the five grains, without a mix of other flours, is Hamotzi and requires Birchas Hamazon just like any other bread. B. Legume bread:[2] Bread that is made […]
Teaching child a trade
Teaching child a trade:[1] Every person is obligated to teach his son a trade or how to do business and if he does not do so it is as if he is teaching him to steal.[2] [This is a Biblical obligation.[3]] Q&A Must a mother teach her son a trade?[4] […]
Medical treatment with non-Kosher foods
Please note: This is article is currently under update-a new version will be published IY”H in the near future. In all cases of question, please contact your Rav. Medical treatment with non-Kosher foods:[1] A. Time of danger-Lethal illness:[2] It is permitted for one to benefit/consume forbidden foods for medicinal purposes in […]
Looking into another person’s property-Invasion of privacy
May one look into his neighbor’s property?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property to see his actions and dealings, without his permission and knowledge.[2] This law applies even to a backyard and porch and goes without saying that it applies to a house. This applies even the […]
Staring at another person-The prohibition and potential damage
May one stare at his friend?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property [even if they are not present there] if there is possibility that the evil eye can damage their property. Thus, for example, one may stand over the field of his friend to stare at it […]
Building partitions between neighbors
Building partitions between neighbors:[1] Two people that are living in the same courtyard are required to build a wall in middle of the courtyard in order to separate it into two sections and prevent each other from seeing the actions and dealings of the other within the courtyard. [The neighbors […]
