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#20 - Is a robin kosher?
is a robin kosher? (from my son)...
#19 - Rainbow blessings
BS"D Dear Rabbi, Shalom, 1.Regarding the rainbow that one sees in Niagara Falls, Should one recite the blessing ? 2. Is that ok for a person who has seen a rainbow to inform a friend that there is a r...
#18 - Bypassing a Mitzvah
Dear Rabbi, Thank you for your prompt answer, I’ve got another question. If on Shabbat somebody is walking to a family Kidush where hes presence is important, and pases by a small shul and is asked to...
#17 - Shavous - Zman Tefillah, Hadlakah and custom to eat dairy
Dear Rabbi, 1) - As we begin Shavuoth, we wait to pray tefilath Maariv until nightfal, if somebody keeps usually Rabeinu Tam, does he have to wait now too? 2) - When do women light the candles...
#16 - Brocho when drinking unflavored Metamusil solution
Dear Rabbi, Does one make a Brocho when drinking unflavored Metamusil solution as it does not provide any nourishment? Isaac...
#15 - Gilgulim of Moshe Rabbeinu, A"H
Hi Rabbi, We know that Moshe Rabbeinu, A"H, is the gilgul of Hevel. Is it possible that Moshe was reincarnated again? And if so, what do we know about this? Thanks, Eric...
#14 - Sinus Rinse on Yom Tov
Q- I find it Beneficial for my allergies to use a sinus rinse, basically it’s sea salt and water sprayed up the nasal passage. Can I do so on 2nd day Yom Tov? Can I use the sodium chloride soluti...
#13 - Blechs/Hot Plates for Shabbos
Michael .....sent the following. Hi, I am looking for places within Toronto that sell Blechs/hot plates for shabbos. Can you please recomend some locations (other than the Israeli source). Time is...
#12 - Toaster Oven for Pesach
Dear Rabbi, I don’t have a self clean oven and I wanted to buy a toaster oven for Pesach. I heard that they test it with a piece of bread. Is this true? If so how would I kasher it for Pesach?...
#11 - Taking Food Home From a Shiva House
I attended my friend’s mother’s funeral and they held a reception after the levaya at the old age home where her mother lived. After the reception, my friend insisted that I take home some...
#10 - When is one Requred to Recite Birchas Hagomel
I heard that if someone is in a car that spins out on the Highway and miraculously does not get hit by another car, one does not recite Birchas Hagomel. But if one is struck by a car and survives, h...
#9 - Event Taking Place in a Non Orthodox Shul
Should FrumToronto post an event taking place in a Non Orthodox Shul if the event is run by an Orthodox organization?...
#8 - Commercial activity as a chessed with profits going to Tzeddakah. Can this count as Maiser money?
Sometimes I do a commercial activity as a chessed. For a variety of reasons, I let the person I do it for know that 100% of the money they give me will go to tzeddakah (charity). Can we both count...
#7 - Washing dishes with liquid dish soap & cold water on Shabbat
Shalom, Washing dishes with liquid dish soap & cold water on Shabbat is allow as far as I know. May I use a dish cloth or sponge to make the dish & tableware 100% clean? Thank you for your p...
#6 - Does a tooth require a proper Burial?
The dentist took out a broken tooth in 2 parts, I wanted to keep the "broken tooth", but the dentist put in the garbage, what does the Halacha say regarding this issue? Thank you....
#5 - Framing a Picture of a Rainbow
BS"D Dear Rabbi, A child took a picture of the the rainbow. Since it is a beautiful natural scene he would like to frame it. Is that ok? Thanks!...
#4 - Megule in the Refrigerator Over Night
B"H Dear Rabbi, A person had opened a soda can and I put it (somewhat opened) in the refrigerator over night. What is the halachic status of the soda can drink regarding "Megule"?...
#3 - Wearing (carrying) glasses on Shabbat in Reshus Harabim vs hearing aides w/batteries both medical
Wearing (carrying) glasses on Shabbat in Reshus Harabim vs hearing aides w/batteries both medical. Are both they allowed?...
#2 - Are Full Throttle energy drinks Kosher in Canada?
I was recently in Vancouver and ate at the JCC which is under the BCK. I noticed that they were selling Full Throttle energy drinks (made by Coca Cola) but not bearing any hechsher. I do know that...
#1 - Can you explain the Akaida Yitzchok to me?
Can you explain the Akaida Yitzchok to me? I heard he did die but didn’t go to shamayim and came back to Avraham years later....