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Ask the Rav: Is a shower really valid as a mikvah alternative Daily Halacha
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Ask the Rav: Is a shower really valid as a mikvah alternative

  • Posted 04 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Tuesday, 17th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] You have written in the past on numerous occasions that time that a mikvah is not available it is permitted for a man who is a Baal Keri to take a shower for several minutes. I want to inform you that in truth a […]

Gambling: The definition and moral and Halachic perspective

  • Posted 04 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Gambling:[1] A. The prohibition: Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to gamble [with a Jew] due to a Rabbinical stealing prohibition.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule there is no stealing prohibition involved in gambling even with a Jew, just as is the law by a gentile [as explained next]. (Nevertheless, even according […]

Ask the Rav: The number level of jaundice/bilirubin for which a Bris must be delayed

  • Posted 03 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Monday, 8th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] What number jaundice is considered too high for a Bris to be able to be done on a baby?   Answer: While it is clear from the Shulchan Aruch that yellowness, known as jaundice, is considered a type of illness for which we abstain […]

Greeting the Opposite Gender

  • Posted 03 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Misc/ Daily Halacha

May one extend greetings to a woman, such as saying Shalom, good morning, good evening, or how are you?[1] One may not ask a woman at all as to her wellbeing.[2] This applies even if one does so indirectly, through a messenger. It is forbidden to send greetings even through […]

Ask the Rav: 1) Forgot Mashiv Haruach and remembered right away; 2) No spit by Aleinu; 3) During prayer thought time of Shema had passed

  • Posted 02 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Monday, 15th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] If one forgot to say Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem, and remembered at the end of the blessing prior to saying Hashem’s name. Should he go back and say it, should he say it then, or she just continue?   Answer: According to the rulings […]

Hafrashas Challah-Saying “Harei Zu Challah”

  • Posted 02 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Audio & Video/ Daily Halacha

Saying “Harei Zu Challah”:[1] After one separates a Kezayis of dough she is to say “Hareiy Zu Challah” or “This is Challah”. Bedieved if was not said:[2] If one did not say “Hareiy Zu Challah” but had in mind for it to become Challah, it is nevertheless valid. [If, however, […]

From the Rav’s Desk: The Torah source for wearing masks 

  • Posted 01 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Sunday, 14th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] What is the Torah source for wearing masks? Meaning, aside for the general obligation to guard one’s health is prescribed by doctors is there any specific source in Torah that discusses the wearing of masks during an epidemic of which I am sure there […]

Modeh Ani: History, details, and Positions

  • Posted 01 November 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Saying Modeh Ani:[1] Immediately upon awakening, even prior to washing ones hands[2], it is proper[3] to [accustom oneself[4] to] say Modeh Ani.[5] The reason for reciting Modeh Ani: This is done in order to remember that Hashem is standing over him and motivate him to get up with alacrity.[6] Alternatively, […]

From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Moving a table with a sun umbrella to another area; 2) spitting on grass on Shabbos

  • Posted 29 October 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Thursday 11th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] We have a table outside with an open summer umbrella and was wondering if it is permitted for me to move it on Shabbos, such as if the table is in one area of our yard where there is currently no sun and would […]

Davening Mincha after candle lighting on Erev Shabbos

  • Posted 29 October 2020
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Davening Mincha after candle lighting on Erev Shabbos:[1] A woman who lights Shabbos candles, and thus accepts Shabbos with her lighting, is to Daven Mincha beforehand.[2] [If she did not do so, and has already lit her candles, then she may not daven Mincha afterwards, and is to rather Daven […]

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