May one stare at his friend?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property [even if they are not present there] if there is possibility that the evil eye can damage their property. Thus, for example, one may stand over the field of his friend to stare at it […]

May women wear pants?[1] It is forbidden for women to wear pants. This applies even towards women pants that are made specifically for women and are not worn by men.[2] In the latter case it is disputed as to whether this prohibition is due to Lo Silbash or only due […]

May people who are Menachem Avel eat food in the Shiva home?[1] Some[2] are accustomed not to eat any food, or take any item, from the Shiva home throughout the seven days of Shiva.[3] Others[4] rule there is no need to be particular in this matter, and that so is […]

May a woman use powdered makeup [i.e. Shabbos makeup] on Shabbos? It is forbidden for a woman to apply makeup on Shabbos due to the dyeing [prohibition].[1] Nonetheless, the Poskim debate whether this prohibition applies to all forms of coloring that one places on their face, or if it only […]

Repossession-Collecting possessions of a debtor in order to collect a debt: Debt due to a loan:[1] A lender may not forcibly collect items from a debtor to repay a loan. It may only be done through a Beis Din, through a representative sent by them to collect the loan. If […]

Until what age may girls be present in the men’s side of the shul? Some[1] write that one is to abstain girls from being present in the men’s section beginning from age three and onwards, even if they are dressed modestly. The Rebbe however writes that the prevalent custom [Maaseh […]

May one pay for an Aliyah, or other Kibud, using Maaser money:[1] It is permitted to use Maaser money to pay for a Kibbud [i.e. Aliya, Pesicha, Hagba, etc] that was purchased in Shul, if one had intent to do so upon purchasing it.[2] If, however one did not have […]

With which foot is one to take three steps back after Shemoneh Esrei?[1] When one takes three steps back after Shemoneh Esrei, he is to begin with his left foot.[2] A lefty:[3] One who his is left footed[4] is to begin with his right foot when he takes three steps […]

May one eat or drink after candle lighting? Some Poskim[1] rule it is permitted to eat or drink after candle lighting until Tzeis Hakochavim. Other Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to eat or drink anything after candle lighting. Nonetheless, if one is very thirsty, and is afraid to delay lighting […]

May a man listen to the recording of a woman singing, such as on a music player or radio?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted to hear a woman sing through a radio or recording if he does not know what she looks like.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is permitted […]