Does life exist on other planets? What is the Torah’s perspective?[1] The approach of the scientists: So, as you may know, there is no answer for this question. Scientists and astronomers have no definitive proof of either the negation of the existence of extraterrestrial beings, otherwise known as aliens, nor […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Checking Tzitzis in Mikveh; 2) Toiveling plastic cups and bottles; 3) Buying books using Maaser money
Question: [Tuesday, 19th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] May one check his Tzitzis inside the changing area of the mikvah where there are people who are undressed? Answer: Yes, not only is there no problem in checking one’s Tzitzis in a Mikveh but he must do so prior to wearing them […]
Rosh Chodesh in Midrash and Chassidus-Part 1
Rosh Chodesh includes all the days of the month:[1] The day of Rosh Chodesh includes all the days of that month, similar to that Rosh Hashanah includes all the days of the year. This means to say that just as on Rosh Hashanah the Divine light which supplies blessing for […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Sechach barbecue; 2) When to do Pidyon Haben; 3) Meat and dairy imitators
Question: [Monday, 29th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] Is one permitted to use Sechach for the sake of starting a bonfire? Answer: Yes. It is only forbidden to use Sechach for belittling purposes. It is clear from the Poskim that using it to start a fire is not considered a belittling […]
May one sleep with his feet or head towards the door of the room
May one sleep with his feet or head towards the door of the room? It is permitted to sleep facing the door of a room in any direction that one chooses, whether his head is facing the door, or his feet are facing the door. There is no known source […]
The Shibsa impurity-The reason behind the restrictions prior to washing hands in the morning
1. The Shibsa impurity-The reason behind the restrictions prior to washing hands in the morning:[1] Impurity resides on body: The Sages stated that upon sleeping for sixty breaths[2] at night the G-dly soul of every Jew ascends from the body and a spirit of impurity [which is called Shibsa and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Kiddush made with open wine on the table
Question: [Shabbos, 27th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] Is it true that when somebody makes kiddush then all the open wine on the table is considered used under that kiddush, and as if kiddush was already made on it, and can no longer be used for kiddush? Basically, what happened was is that while I […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Wearing rain bonnet as belt; 2) raincoat with hood without Eiruv; 3) Making seltzer using SodaStream on Shabbos; 4) making a fan circulate on Shabbos 5) Attaching ladder on shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 25th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] With regard to rain bonnet wearing on Shabbos – is it permissible to wear the rain bonnet around your waste? As for example, when you go to Shul or anywhere else on Shabbos it is not raining but the sky is cloudy and it […]
Helping for Shabbos-A Mitzvah and obligation upon each person
Helping for Shabbos-A Mitzvah and obligation upon each person:[1] Best to personally perform all the Shabbos preparations: Even if one has many servants he is to endeavor to personally prepare [all[2] or as much as possible of] his Shabbos needs.[3] [This applies even if doing all the Shabbos preparations will […]
From the Rav’s Desk:1) Davening near potty; 2) Said Kaddish Tiskabel before Uva Letziyon
Question: [Wednesday, 24th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] Is it permitted for one to pray or learn Torah next to a child’s potty? When we travel, we usually bring it with us and place it behind the backseat in the trunk of our SUV. Is it permitted for us to talk words […]
