From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 11th Shevat 5785]

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Recent Q&A

You may drink it if you choose, so long as snakes are not common in your home. I recommend that you check the water to make sure it is free of ants or other insects.

Mayim Shenisgalu-May one drink liquids that were left uncovered overnight

 

Yes

See Sefer Haminhagim p. 36; Glosses of Rebbe to Sefer Hamamarim 1949 p. 74 and 1950 p. 6; Igros Kodesh 11:33 [published in Shulchan Menachem 5:301]

After Mincha.

See Sefer Haminhagim p. 36; Glosses of Rebbe to Sefer Hamamarim 1949 p. 74 and 1950 p. 6; Igros Kodesh 11:33 [published in Shulchan Menachem 5:301]

Yes.

See Toras Menachem 19:31 [brought in Shulchan Menachem 5:322]

 

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