Question: [Thursday, 2nd Adar 1, 5782] Am I allowed to take a home Covid test on Shabbos to see if I am sick and to determine as to whether I can go out or need to be in isolation? The test involves placing a Q-tip into my mouth and nostril, […]
Breast feeding on Shabbos-Part 3-May a woman pump milk to bottle feed her baby if she can’t breast-feed him
May a woman pump milk to bottle feed her baby if she can’t breast-feed him?[1] If a child is unable to breast-feed, such as if he is a preemie and cannot nurse, or if the child is sick or weak, or cannot nurse any other reason, and during the week […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How long does it take to get a verdict from a Beis Din?
Question: [Wednesday, 1st Adar 1, 5782] I have a monetary claim against my employer, and he is refusing to comply with my claims, and says that he is more than willing to go with me to a Beis Din and have them decide. I would like to know how long […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Migdal versus Magdil in Bentching of Rosh Chodesh
Question: [Tuesday, 23rd Shevat 5782] On Rosh Chodesh, is one to recite Magdil or Migdal in Bentching? I would appreciate if you can elaborate also on the meaning behind this change of wording and why it is done on specific days? Answer: When reciting Birchas Hamazon on Rosh Chodesh, one […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Do coffee beans need to have a Hashgacha?
Question: [Monday 29th Shevat 5782] Do coffee beans need to have a Hashgacha? I found an online coffee company that ships coffee beans, and I would like to know if I can order them even though it does not have a Hashgacha. They are unflavored, regular coffee beans. Answer: […]
Mayim Shenisgalu-May one drink liquids that were left uncovered overnight
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop Like this Article? Check out our Amazon Sefarim store. Over 64 Titles *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Mayim Shenisgalu-Liquids that were left uncovered:[1] […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Sleeping on backpack with Tefillin inside while camping
Question: [Sunday, 28th Shevat, 5782] We recently went on a camping trip and had to sleep in tents. We used our backpacks as a pillow to rest our heads on while sleeping in our sleeping bags on the ground, and I wanted to know if there’s an issue with doing […]
Avel/Mourner receiving an Aliyah during Shiva
Avel/Mourner receiving an Aliyah during Shiva:[1] During the weekdays: It is forbidden for an Avel to receive an Aliyah throughout Shiva.[2] This applies even if the Avel is a Kohen and there is no other Kohen available in the Minyan. [Rather a Yisrael is to be called up in his […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Accidentally skipped Nishmas-Making up between Yishtabach and Yotzer Or
Question: [Thursday, 25th Shevat 5782] On Shabbos, towards the end of the blessing of Yishtabach, I realized that I forgot to say Nishmas [I went straight to Yishtabach after finishing Az Yashir]. May I make it up now and read between Yishtabach and the blessing of Yotzer Or? Answer: […]
Snow in Halacha
Snow in Halacha: A. Netilas Yadayim with snow:[1] If there is no water available for one to wash his hands in the morning, or for the sake of eating bread, then if one crushes and melts the snow, then one may wash with it from a vessel, or even dip […]
