Yichud in a taxi:[1] When a woman takes a taxi with a male taxi driver, or a man takes a taxi with a female taxi driver, the possibility of a Yichud prohibition arises.[2] This is dependent on several factors as will be explained: People/cars outside: If the windows of the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Hot hotdog fell on floor that may have contained dairy remnant
Question: [Tuesday, 19th Tammuz, 5781] I was barbecuing hamburgers and hotdogs in my Fleishig oven, and when I took out one of the Hotdogs to see if it was ready, it slipped from my fork and fell onto the floor. My question is whether it is Treif due to that […]
Buying, wearing and making new clothing during the three weeks
Buying, wearing and making new clothing: A. Buying new clothing: Between the 17th of Tammuz and Rosh Chodesh Av:[1] It is good[2] to beware not to recite Shehechiyanu over new clothing during the three weeks.[3] Accordingly, it is forbidden to buy or wear new clothing during the three weeks, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Manicure during the three weeks; 2) Getting ears pierced during the three weeks; 3) Giving end of year present to one’s teacher who is in mourning
Question: [Monday, 18th Tamuz 5781] May one get a manicure during the three weeks? Answer: It is permitted to do so up until the week of Tishe Beav, although some are stringent starting from the nine days. Explanation: There is no listed restriction against getting a manicure or pedicure […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Fasting if less than 40 days pregnant and 24 months from birth
Question: [Sunday 17th Tamuz 5781] I recently found out that I am pregnant. I am 30 days along. Do I have to fast? To note that I am also two years within giving birth. Answer: A pregnant woman who is in pain is exempt from fasting starting from the […]
Prayer of Keil Erech Apayim before Kerias Hatorah
Is the prayer of Keil Erech Apayim recited on a fast day before removing the Torah from the Aron: The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[1] Some[2] are accustomed to recite Keil Erech Apayim prior to Kerias Hatorah […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Nursing mothers using a milk collector cup on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 7th Tammuz 5781] During the week, I am accustomed to use a breast milk collector cup in order to both save as much milk as possible, as well as prevent my clothing from getting wet. Is it permitted for me to use this on Shabbos? Answer: There […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Reluctance to take someone to Beis Din in order to avoid Machlokes
Question: [Tuesday, 13th Sivan, 5781] There is a well-known individual in my community who owes me a large sum of money already for several years, and everything that I have tried to do to get him to pay has been futile, with him giving one excuse after another, and practically […]
Paying rent on time
Paying rent on time: Rent of object:[1] It is an obligation to pay rent for an animal or item on time, and if one delays doing so he transgresses a negative command.[2] Rent of land/house:[3] Some Poskim[4] rule one who does not pay land related rent on time does not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using one’s own hair to make a Sheitel
Question: [Tuesday, 12th Tammuz, 5781] I’m getting married in a few weeks IYH, and would like to know if it is permitted for me to cut my hair and use it to make myself a Sheitel. I have very long hair which I will anyways have to cut, and know […]
