Ask the Rav: 1) Baruch Dayan Haemes for gentiles; 2) Karbanos before Alos; 3)Kever on Rosh Chodesh; 4) Children sewing on RC; 5)Wearing Tallis for Mincha; 6)Bathroom before Musaf

  Question: [Monday, 1st Mar Cheshvan 5781] Should one say Baruch Dayan Haemes when hearing of the passing of a gentile? I am asking because a non-Jewish relative of a friend of mine passed away and would like to know if I may say it.   Answer: There is no […]

From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Maaser money for secular study school supplies 2) Tzedaka for Yizkor; 3) Paskening before age 40

Question: [Wednesday, 12th Tishreiy 5781] May one use Maaser money for purchasing school supplies used during secular studies?   Answer: Seemingly yes, as a) it assists the students in their education for purposes of future Parnasa and b) It is mandatory in schools of which lack thereof can force the […]