When is the earliest time in travel for one to say Tefilat Haderech? Must it be said after a certain distance away from the city? On the road versus within the city:[1] Tefilas Haderech is to be recited after leaving the city and its outskirts, which is defined as the […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Tachanun and more
Is Tachanun said in Shul when a Sandek is present during the Minyan? Tachanun is omitted in a Minyan in which a person who will be a Sandek that day is participating in, even if the Bris will not be taking place in that Shul. Tachanun is recited in the […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Thunder and more
If one both saw lighting and heard thunder together or one right after the other how many blessings should one say If one both saw lighting and heard thunder – How many blessings to say and which one:[1] If one saw lightning and heard thunder simultaneously [or one after the other […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Shloshim and more
When does the Shloshim end for those who sat Shiva between Yom Kippur and Sukkos? The Shloshim ends eight days after Simchas Torah, which in the year 5785 falls out on Shabbos the 1st of MarCheshvan. Hence, all the laws of Shloshim end Shabbos morning. Background: The holiday of Sukkos […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on burial and more
Must one bury the ash that remains after cremation if a Jew was cremated Chas Veshalom? The cremated ashes of a Jew do not require burial. If they are buried, they are not to be buried in the regular part of the cemetery [not even in the non-Shomer Shabbos section] […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on women covering hair and more
Why must a married woman cover her hair? Question: Why must a married woman cover her hair according to Judaism? I have heard many things said including that it is because the hair is very holy and therefore must be covered? Is this true? And if so why not cover […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Kashrus & More
How to Kasher a dairy vessel that became Treif due to absorption of meat, or vice a versa? Question: I accidentally used a clean meat baking pan to bake dairy pizza in my dairy oven. Is it possible for me to kosher my baking pan with Hagala or must it […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Davening and more
Forgot Mashiv Haruach and remembered right away 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? […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Immersing Bein Hashmashos
May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to catch a flight and the like? May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Yom Tov
May one distribute the charity for Yizkor already before Yom Tov? Yes. Some are accustomed even initially to already distribute the charity before Yom Tov, and then say in the Nussach “As I have given.”[1]] __________________________ [1] Gesher Hachaim 31:2-3; Nitei Gavriel 79:29 What comes first; Yizkor or the prayer […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Sukkah and other subjects
Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren:[1] In the event that one needed to leave the Sukkah and enter a safe room [i.e. bomb shelter] […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Yom Kippur
Should married women who are impure [menstruating] immerse? Should married women who are impure [menstruating] immerse? It is permitted [and accustomed] for married women to immerse in a Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur even if they are impure, and within Shiva Nekiyim.[1] Some[2] however write that a woman who is […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Rosh Hashyanah
Cutting nails on the day before Yom Tov Question: Am I allowed to cut nails on the day before Erev Yom Tov or does this at the same status as Thursday on which we don’t cut nails because it will grow back on the third day which is Shabbos, and […]
From the Ravs Desk – Shaalos Veteshuvos on Rosh Hashana foods that are avoided
Should one avoid eating almonds on Rosh Hashanah? Yes. Although the almond is not a true botanical nut, nonetheless, the widespread custom is to avoid eating it. Sources: Piskeiy Teshuvos 583 footnote 37 that so is the custom in many communities to avoid all nuts [pistachio, peanuts, almonds] and not just […]
From the Ravs Desk – Shaalos Veteshuvos on Tefillin
Black ink on the bottom surface of the Tefillin – Is it a Chatzitza Question: I gave my tefillin for checking and it came back with a lot of splashed ink on the bottom of the Tefillin? Is it valid? Is this a problem of a Chatzitza? Answer: If […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Geirus
The minimum education required by Converts Question: I am a little confused regarding what a future convert is required to study in Judaism in order to be accepted as a convert. On the one hand, I understand that they have to go through a years long course of study and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Bikurim and more
Bikurim today Bikurim today Question: Does the Mitzvah of Bikurim exist today and what if someone designated a first fruit on his tree as Bikurim? We learned about Bikurim this past week in class and my teacher showed us a picture of a tree in her house in which she […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Rosh Hashanah
Forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha Forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha Question: I forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha, may I make it up by Maariv? Answer: Seemingly it is better not to do so. However, one who does so have upon whom to rely. The reason: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Tefillin, Mezuzos & More
May one say Daven Shacharis without a Tallis Gadol if none is available? May one say Daven Shacharis without a Tallis Gadol if none is available? Question: May one say Daven without a Tallis Gadol? I had my tefillin checked and by the time I picked them up the next […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Peyos & More
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears:[1] A person should avoid covering his ears with his Peyos during Shemoneh Esrei and throughout Davening. [Some[2] learn that one is to be particular in this throughout the day and not just during prayer. Some[3] learn […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Walking behind one’s Rebbe & More
Walking behind one’s Rebbe Question: Is it permitted for one to walk behind his Rebbe? Answer: It is forbidden for one to walk to the side of ones Rebbe as this appears as if one views himself equal to his Rebbe and he is considered an ignoramus, and rather […]
From the Ravs Desk: Q&A on Fish, feeding employees and an angry Get
Eating Live Fish Question: I have a theoretical question regarding the kashrus of fish. May one eat a live fish? Does it have a prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy? Answer: While the prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy does not apply to live fish and hence it is permitted to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Women saying blessings
Women and girls saying blessings Question: I met an elderly Jewish woman at an old age home who when I asked her if she would like to say a blessing over candle lighting before Shabbos, she was very excited to do so, however asked me if it was allowed for […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Khat arla, Mi Shebeirach for Ger, nice vessel for Mayim Achronim
The status of the Khat leave regarding Arla and Teruma Umaasros Question: Is one required to separate Terumos Umaasros from the Khat plant whose leaves are used for chewing and swallowing the juice that comes out upon chewing it. The leaves are then spat out and not actually swallowed. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Aliyos, Bed Sharing, Shemoneh Esrei doubts
Sephardim don’t call up by name for Aliyah to the Torah Question: I was by a Sephardic Minyan and was motioned to go up to the Torah, and when I told the Gabaiy my name he did not repeat it and officially call me up and simply encouraged me to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on October 7th & More
An ancient day of danger – Tekufas Tishreiy on October 7 An ancient day of danger – Tekufas Tishreiy on October 7 Question: Someone mentioned to me that the secular date of October 7th is traditionally a day of bad omen according to Judaism, and is associated with danger. Looking […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Shimshon and Goliath and More
Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? There indeed exists a tradition that Shimshon fathered Goliath, the infamous Philistine enemy of the Jewish people who was later famously killed by King David. The tradition is as follows: It states in the book of Judges chapter […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Maaser for weddings and more
May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? It is Biblically forbidden for a Nazir to eat grapes, raisins, grape seeds, grape peels, or any grape derivative. Of course, he […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Haircuts & More
Getting a haircut in the afternoon Question: Is there any issue with getting a haircut in the afternoon? I’m not referring specifically to Erev Shabbos but to any day of the week, as someone told me that you should not get a haircut in the afternoon. Answer: Although some […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Mincha Erev Shabbos & More
Davening Mincha after accepting Tosefes Shabbos Davening Mincha after accepting Tosefes Shabbos:[1] One may Daven Mincha even after accepting Tosefes Shabbos, and so is the widespread custom.[2] However, once one has accepted Itzumo Shel Yom [such as Davening Maariv] he may no longer Daven Mincha.[3] [1] Implication of Admur Seder […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Choshen Mishpat
Fencing a slanted roof Question: Is a slanted roof exempt from requiring a fence around its parameter to prevent people from falling? I know that there is a command to place a fence around the roof of one’s home, and my questions regarding whether this applies also to a slanted […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Gittin
Husband Appointing Shliach/Sofer/Eidim for Get through Telephone Question: Can a husband who desires to give a Get to his wife who is overseas appoint a Shliach to arrange the Get on his behalf [i.e. Sofer, Eidim, a Shliach Holacha], via telephone or must he appoint them in person, face to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on army and more
What was the Rebbe’s position or opinion regarding going to the Israeli Army? What was the Rebbe’s position or opinion regarding going to the Israeli Army? General population: Regarding the general concept of an individual [not specifically Yeshiva Bochurim] going to the Army, the Rebbe was not opposed to this, […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on ponzi schemes
When did the Rebbe begin distributing dollars on every Sunday? 11th Nissan 1986 Is there a source in Halacha against performing a Ponzi scheme which involves paying past loans using the new loans from other individuakls? Yes absolutely, performing a Ponzi scheme transgress several halachic prohibitions including: 1) Geneivas Daas, […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tishe Beav
What is one to dip in ash by the Seudas Hamasekes of Erev Tishe Beav? The egg or the bread? I have heard different things and I am confused? What is one to dip in ash by the Seudas Hamasekes of Erev Tishe Beav? The egg or the bread? I […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tishe Beav & More
I have the flu. Must I fast on Tishe Beav? I have the flu. Must I fast on Toshe Beav?[1] A person who is sick [to the point of being bedridden[2] even if it is not life threatening[3]] and needs to eat, is not required to fast on Tisha B’av. […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tishe Beav & More
May one fly during the three weeks and nine days? May one fly during the three weeks? It is permitted to fly on a plane during the three weeks and nine days. However, one is to abstain from traveling to dangerous areas, or for the sake of pleasure or a […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine days & More
May children have water fights during the nine days? May children have water fights during the nine days? It is permitted to do so. The reason: The restriction against bathing in cold water during the nine days is merely a custom, and is not prohibited from the letter of the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Bar Metzra & other matters
Is the Mitzvah of Bitachon part of the Taryag Mitzvos? Is the Mitzvah of Bitachon part of the Taryag Mitzvos? Some Poskim[1] include the Mitzvah of Bitachon as one of the 613 commands.[2] ___________________________________ [1] Chareidim ibid; Shaareiy Teshuvah of Rabbeinu Yona 3:17; Bahag 144; Rash Ibin Gabriel Azharos 31; […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tefillin & More
If I start work before Mi Sheyakir, may I put on Tefillin after Alos, and if so which Alos may I follow? If one knows that he will not be able to put on Tefillin the entire day, even for a moment, may he put them on in the early […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine Days and More
On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh? On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh?[1] All laws and regulations that apply during the nine days, begin to apply starting from sunset of the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine Days and Shema
Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so they are not considered freshly laundered? Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Washing and more
May I give my two-year-old a bottle to drink prior to washing his hands in the morning? May I give my two-year-old a bottle to drink prior to washing his hands in the morning? Yes. It does not state anywhere in Poskim that one may not hold onto vessels that […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tzitzis & More
My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? Yes, the Tzitzis remains valid [so […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on mens Mikveh
Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Above ground pools are invalid for immersion, even for the sake of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on the three weeks
May one go swimming during the three weeks? May one go swimming during the three weeks? It is permitted to go swimming past the 17th of Tammuz, up until Rosh Chodesh Av, the start of the nine days.[1] There is no basis for the notion that one who did not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one allow a person to bring his dog into a Shul?
May one allow a person to bring his dog into a Shul? It is disputed amongst the Poskim as to whether there is an intrinsic prohibition against entering a dog into a shul, with the Rebbe taking a lenient approach in the event that the person cannot go to shul […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Repaying a person who on his own initiative paid one’s debt on his behalf
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From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on bathroom and more
Must one urinate in private with a closed door and without other people present? What about urinals? Must one urinate in private with a closed door?[1] From the letter of the law, there is no need to be particular about urinating in private with a closed door.[2] Practically however when […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Davening & More
May one recite Pesukei Dezimra out loud? Although it states in the Talmud and Poskim that one is not allowed to pray out loud, this refers specifically to the prayer of Shemoneh Esrei, while by the other sections of prayer, not only may one pray them out loud, but furthermore […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos and Teshuvos on Misc. subjects
When passing someone a food, may one take from the food before he takes? When passing someone a food, may one take from the food before he takes? It is common belief that table etiquette requires an individual to first pass the food that he is asked to pass down […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos and Teshuvos on going to the Ohel
May one visit the Ohel at night? While some avoid visiting a cemetery at night, the widespread custom is to visit graves even at night. This applies especially to the gravesite of Tzadikim. Explanation: There is no source for prohibiting visiting a cemetery at nighttime. Nonetheless, some avoid doing so and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos and Teshuvos on Rav Yehuda Hachassid and others
Is there a source for what I heard that one should not be the first person to live a newly built home due to danger? Yes. So is written in the teachings of Rva Yehuda Hachassid, as discussed below in legnth. See: https://shulchanaruchharav.com/halacha/building-a-house-on-new-ground-warning-of-rav-yehuda-hachassid/ May women or girls walk around without […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos and Teshuvos on Tanach and other subjects
Was Yael, the wife of Chever the Kini who killed Sisra, Jewish? Was Yael, the wife of Chever the Kini who killed Sisra, Jewish? Some write that Yael was not Jewish, and her husband Chever Hakini was a Ger Toshav.[1] Others write that she was Jewish.[2] Some write that she […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Burial & More
Does a Menorah require Geniza? Can I thrown an old Menora straight to the garbage bin? A Menorah does not require Geniza, and be discarded even directly into a garbage. See https://shulchanaruchharav.com/halacha/does-a-menorah-require-geniza/ Is there any source for an individual shoveling earth into a grave seven times by a burial? Yes. Some […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Melicha
Do Sephardim soak the meat before salting as do Ashkenazim? Yes. Explanation: According to the Michaber, there is no obligation to soak the meat for any specific amount of time, but it rather suffices to simply rinse it well. This is because the Michaber does not suspect for the opinion […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Parshas Shelach and others
Were the Meraglim really Reshaim? The Mefarshim[1] explain that, unlike the superficial understanding of the story in which one concludes the Meraglim were great Reshaim, in truth they were great Tzadikim and had good and holy intentions in their actions. In the wording of the Alter Rebbe[2] “They were on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Torah study
I heard that the Rebbe was opposed to authors writing summaries and learning from summaries. Is this accurate? Answer This is only partially accurate and depends on the type of summary that we are referring to. The Rebbe, in line with the directives of the previous Rabbeim [Rebbe Rayatz and […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Wedding Dates
Should one avoid getting married past the 15th day of the month in today’s times? Should one avoid getting married past the 15th day of the month in today’s times?[1] Although it is recorded in the Poskim[2], and so was the original custom[3], to avoid getting married past the 15th […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Accidentally ate on Thursday Taanis Esther Nidche
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From the Rav’s Desk: Should one who has a Kosher Megillah say the blessings to himself?
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From the Rav’s Desk: The issue with making a breakaway minyan for Megillah reading
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From the Rav’s Desk: If you snooze do you lose? Momentarily falling asleep during the Megillah reading
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From the Rav’s Desk: Was Mordechai the uncle or cousin of Esther?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Alexa bathroom smart system on Shabbos
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From the Rav’s Desk: Retracting Compromise agreement
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From the Rav’s Desk: TURP surgery in Halacha
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From the Rav’s Desk: Hafrashas Challah on wheat and spelt doughs which were placed on same counter
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From the Rav’s Desk: Shaving body Hair on Rosh Chodesh
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From the Rav’s Desk: Retracting from a Zabla
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From Rav’s Desk: Abortion of illegitimate pregnancy
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Washing Neigal Vaaser for baby
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From the Rav’s Desk: Do brick posts by a yard entrance serve as a Tzuras Pesach to allow one to carry on Shabbos?
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From the Rav’s Desk-Preventing an incompliant debtor from leaving the country to pressure him to pay
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From the Rav’s Desk: How many people died due to Chet Haeigel?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Why is Rishon and Sheiyni of Ki Sisa so long?
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From the Rav’s Desk: What is a Zabla?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Should an Avel lead the prayers also for Pesukei Dezimra?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Repeating Ani Hashem Elokeichem by Kerias Shema Sheal Hamita
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From the Rav’s Desk: Charging money for lectures given on Shabbos
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From the Rav’s Desk: Restaurant & Catering ethics-Allowing your employees to eat from the food they prepare & serve
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From the Rav’s Desk: The status of a girlfriend regarding needing a Get
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From the Rav’s Desk: May one invest his Maaser funds and give the dividends to charity?
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From the Rav’s Desk: What to do if accidentally answered Amen or Kedusha in middle of Shemoneh Esrei?
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From the Rav’s Desk: How many Basherts or Zivugim does a person have? One, Two, Seven?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Did the Rebbe ever discuss recreational drugs?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Are all Jews killed because they are Jewish considered to have died Al Kiddush Hashem
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Must children help support parents who have a savings account
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From the Rav’s Desk: Spilling water on Shabbos if a neighbor passed away
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From the Rav’s Desk: Saying Shehechiyanu on dried fruits
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From the Rav’s Desk: Abortions by animals-Terminating the pregnancy of a pet
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From the Rav’s Desk: Kashrus of Torah scroll sewed in wrong order
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From the Rav’s Desk: Source for taking three steps back before Shemoneh Esrei
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From the Rav’s Desk: Accidentally skipped the Mizmorim of Shabbos said before Baruch Sheamar
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From the Rav’s Desk: Locking versus Knocking-Locking the door of the bathroom behind you
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From the Rav’s Desk: What blessing is recited over cranberries such as craisins-Haeitz or Hadama?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Looking at a church
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From the Rav’s Desk: Reciting a Mi Shebeirach for IDF soldiers in Shul
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From the Rav’s Desk: Bal Tashchis by water
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From the rav’s desk-Hating someone who offended you-When hate is wrong but not a crime
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