May one mix mayonnaise with tuna or eggs on Shabbos? Some[1] rule it is forbidden to be made on Shabbos.[2] Others[3] rule it may be done on Shabbos.[4] [Practically, one may do so using an irregularity.[5] Thus he is to first place in the mayonnaise and then the tuna/eggs, as […]

By what age must one be married: In any event, one may not pass 20 years of age without being married [and is thus to place effort to be married prior to reaching 20 years of age].[1] One who does not get married by 20 years old transgresses and nullifies […]

Is a gentile prohibited from castrating a human/animal as part of the Nohadite laws? This matter is disputed in the Talmud[1] and Poskim. Some Poskim[2] rule that gentiles are not prohibited against castrating. Other Poskim[3] rule that gentiles are prohibited against castrating. Practically, one is to be stringent like the […]

Making a Hefsek during Davening for the sake of a Mitzvah:   Hefsek for the sake of a Mitzvah:[1] It is forbidden to make an interval between Baruch Sheamar [and Yishtabach, and between Birchas Shema] and Shemoneh Esrei even for the sake of a Mitzvah [with exception to those cases […]

Bringing small children to Shul: [It is a Mitzvah and obligation upon a parent to educate his child to go to Shul and participate in a Minyan, once they have reached the age of Chinuch.[1]] One is to teach his young[2] children and educate them to answer Amen. From the […]

May a father disinherit the firstborn, or give him an equal portion in the will? A person is unable to change the laws of inheritance in the form of inheritance; to inherit to one who is not an heir, or to disinherit a rightful heir. This applies whether he is […]

Living or visiting Egypt?[1] The Torah prohibits one from living in Mitzrayim in various places in scripture.[2] This prohibition is counted as one of the 365 negative commands.[3] Does the prohibition apply today? Some Poskim[4] however rule that the prohibition no longer applies today.[5] Other Poskim[6] however rule this prohibition […]

Men trimming/shaving their legs, arms, chest:[1] Trimming with scissor:[2] From the letter of the law, it is permitted for men to remove with a scissor the hair of the legs, arm, and chest. [Doing so does not transgress the prohibition of Beged Isha, or any other prohibition. However, removing hair […]

Blessing on lemons:[1] Lemons that are only mildly sour, and are thus edible, receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Lemons that are very sour to the point of inedibility, do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Lemon peel:[4] The peel of a lemon which is edible, receives the […]

How much does a Bechor inherit?[1] A firstborn son, who is Halachically defined as a Bechor[2], inherits a double share from amongst certain[3] assets of his father. For example, if a father passed away leaving five sons, and one is a Halachically valid firstborn, the firstborn receives 1/3 [33%] of […]