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Best not to, although you may do so if other couples are not available, or it has strong significance to you or the parents of the child.
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This matter is debated amongst Poskim. Practcially it is best to have two witnesses sign in addition to the borrower.
Obligation of lender to have legal proof of the loan
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From the Rav’s Desk Thursday 14th Kisleiv: Adding Perfume or Cologne to One’s Clothing on Shabbos
Post Views: 23 Adding Perfume or Cologne to One’s Clothing on Shabbos Question: I know that one is not allowed to apply perfume or cologne to the skin or clothing on Shabbos. However, I was taught that it is permitted to refresh the same scent on one’s skin if it
From the Rav’s Desk Wednesday 13th Kisleiv: May One Who Is Not Circumcised Receive an Aliyah?
Post Views: 25 May One Who Is Not Circumcised Receive an Aliyah? Question: Rabbi, I was raised in a secular home in Russia and have not yet undergone a Bris Milah for personal reasons—not because I oppose the mitzvah, but due to circumstances beyond my control. I deeply respect the
From the Rav’s Desk Tuesday 12th Kisleiv: Chassidishe Gneiva Versus Self Centeredness: Taking the only Nagle vassar cup available to set up next to your bed
Post Views: 23 Chassidishe Gneiva Versus Self Centeredness: Taking the only Nagle vassar cup available to set up next to your bed Question During our stay at an Airbnb, our group—including both immediate and extended family and friends—had access to only one Neigle Vassar cup for ritual washing after waking
From the Rav’s Desk Monday 11th Kisleiv: Are Gerim Permitted to Hug, Kiss, and have Yichud with Their Gentile Parents of the Opposite Gender?
Post Views: 34 Are Converts Permitted to Hug, Kiss, and Be Alone with Their Gentile Parents of the Opposite Gender? Question: I recently converted to Judaism, and I have a question about my relationship with my parents who are not Jewish. Am I allowed to hug and kiss my
From the Rav’s Desk Sunday 10th Kisleiv: Neck Hair removal: Halachic Guidelines for Men for Hair Removal from the Neckline and Throat [i.e. Cervical-Throat Region; Anterior Neck]
Post Views: 36 Neck Hair removal: Halachic Guidelines for Men for Hair Removal from the Neckline and Throat [i.e. Cervical-Throat Region; Anterior Neck] Question: I have hair growing by my throat, on the front of my neck, above the collarbone. It gets sweaty, uncomfortable, and even bothers my wife.
From the Rav’s Desk Wednesday 6th Kisleiv: May I answer Amen to Kaddish while putting on the Tallis?
Post Views: 46 Answering Amen while wrapping the Tallis Question: If I’m wrapping my Tallis and the chazzan starts Kaddish, may I answer “Amen”? For example, this morning I walked into shul a few minutes late. As I begin wrapping your Tallis, the chazzan starts Kaddish. Should I answer
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