Question: [Thursday, 5th Nissan, 5781] In our family we are accustomed eat matza with avocado during Pesach. In school my daughter was taught by her teacher that it is forbidden to do so, and it is against the Chabad custom, and it caused a very big ruckus in the classroom […]
Laws of Matzah-Summary-Part 2-Matzah Ashira, Machine made, Kefulos and Nefuchos
Summary of the laws of Matzah-Part 2: * For the full details and sources, please visit our website or see our Sefer “The laws and customs of Pesach” in the corresponding chapter! A. Does one fulfill the mitzvah even if he eats Matzah which does not belong to him? One […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May I use my Shabbos urn for Pesach?
Question: [Wednesday, 4th Nissan, 5781] I have read and heard that it is permitted for one to use his regular yearly hot water water urn [i.e. Kumkum, electric Shabbos urn, etc] for Pesach without needing to Kosher it beforehand. Is this correct as I’ve always been careful to have a […]
Laws of Matzah-Summary-Part 1-The Mitzvah-Matzah Shmura, Rasham/Rashi/Chaiy Melicha/Shulchan
Summary of the laws of Matzah-Part 1: * For the full details and sources, please visit our website or see our Sefer “The laws and customs of Pesach” in the corresponding chapter! A. The Mitzvah of eating Matzah: On the first night of Pesach: It is a positive command in […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one use Maaser money to purchase Matzos?
Question: [Monday, 2nd Nissan, 5781] As I’m sure you know Matzos are extremely expensive. My question is whether I can use my Maaser money to pay for the Matzos? Answer: This depends on your income and how short of money you are. If indeed you do not have enough money […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How to do Shanyim Mikra when you are short on time
Question: [Sunday, 1st Nissan, 5781] This past Friday I got very busy and before I knew it there was no time before Shabbos to recite Shnayim Mikra. As you know this past Shabbos had two Parshiyos for a total of 214 verses, which was impossible for me to do during […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should a Baal Keri say Birchas Hatorah before Mikveh?
Question: [Sunday, 1st Nissan, 5781] If one is a Baal Keri, should he delay Birchas Hatorah until after immersing in a mikvah or should he say it before in order not to nullify Torah learning until then? Answer: If the mikvah is very nearby to one’s home, and only takes […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May I lift up my child to turn on or off the light on Shabbos, or to open a fridge whose light was left on?
Question: [Thursday, 27th Adar, 5781] We accidentally left the light on in our fridge and only discovered this after Shabbos began and opened up the fridge and lo and behold noticed the light was on. I let go of the door and it automatically close. I know we are allowed […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May I melt a gold Chamsa with Hashem’s name engraved on it?
Question: [Wednesday, 26th Adar, 5781] Dear Rabbi, I work with gold and just received a shipment of gold Chamsot that contain God’s name of Yud Kei Vav Kei engraved on them [with a Hei and not a Kei, and with no dash] just as is written in the Sefer Torah. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May women wear pajama pants?
Question: [Sunday, 23rd Adar, 5781] Are women allowed to wear pajamas with pants? Or only dresses? Answer: It is permitted and even encouraged, for women and girls to wear women’s pajama pants under a nightgown while they are in the privacy of their bedroom. It should not be worn without […]
