Not to talk in a bathroom:[1] One may not speak in a bathroom [while using it for urinating or a bowel movement[2]] as doing so is immodest.[3] If it is not possible to [lock or] close the door of the bathroom, then if someone approaches him, he should grunt to […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer    Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Yisro Pesukim: 72 [Siman:יונדב] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 6:1-13[1]  Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of Seventeen Mitzvos in Parshas Yisro. Three positive commands and Fourteen negative commands.   A. Positive commands: 1. Mitzvah 25/Positive 12: To […]

Parshas Yisro The pleasure in submission-The novelty of Matan Torah & our complete surrender to G-d (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 36 Sicha 2[1]) In Parshas Yisro, the most important and momentous event in world history in general, and Jewish history in particular, is retold. In this Parsha we are told of […]

Question: [Thursday, 18th Shevat 5782] Is it permitted for one to pound, punch, and roll a whole lemon for the sake of creating more juice for the sake of then squeezing/placing it into a salad? Answer: It is permitted for you to do so, however, it is best to only […]

Laws relating to breastfeeding and breast milk on Shabbos-Part 2-Q&A Summary of Part 1: Is forbidden for a woman to squeeze breast milk into a vessel due to the Biblical detaching prohibition. However, it is permitted for a woman to squeeze out some milk and have it trickle down her […]

Question: [Wednesday, 17th Shevat, 5782] I am a real estate agent and I’m working for a certain individual who owns a rental property to help sell his home. I found a buyer who is willing to pay the price that the owner is asking for and we began negotiations. However, […]

Laws relating to breastfeeding and breast milk on Shabbos:[1] It is permitted without restriction for a woman to breast-feed a child on Shabbos, even if the child does not need to breast-feed such as if he is already satiated, or has formula or other foods available. Thus, a woman may […]

Question: [Tuesday, 16th Shevat 5782] I have a relative originally from Israel who years ago married his stepdaughter, and had children with her. To be clear, he first married a Jewish woman who had a daughter from a previous union, he then divorced his wife and later ended up marrying […]

Question: [Monday 15th Shevat 5782] I have heard many times that one is to avoid using the term Tu Beshvat and is rather to use the term “Chamisha Asar Beshvat.” Is there any truth to this statement?   Answer: Some are particular to call the holiday by its truly pronounced […]

Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Miscellaneous Q&A relating to Tu Beshvat Fruits What blessing is one to say on Esrog jelly?[1] Borei Peri Haeitz.[2]   Is the blessing of Shehechiyanu to be recited upon eating Esrog jelly?[3] No.[4]   Is the blessing […]