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#5434 - A True Childrens Day!
Dearest Rabbi. Tomorrow Tuesday May 27 (2025) is the day dedicated by many to recite the Tefillah (prayer) from the Shelo Hakadosh. Why is this day specially dedicated for it?...
#5433 The Arch of the March?
– Q. See question above. Can I tell my father that I’m not feeling well and so avoid going to the march with the rest of my family?...
#5432 Back the Best Walk!
Hashem Bless you Rov. I Have an urgent question. My father that keeps mitzvos in his own way, B”H send me to a Yeshiva to learn. I always honor him as much as possible and I have asked the Rov questio...
#5431 CHAZAK CHAZAK- LET US BE STRONG!!!
- Kevod Rabeinu Shlit’a. I just heard some really tragic news that the renowned mohel of five of my grandchildren, Rav Emanuel Yechiya Meshulam, zt”l, collapsed suddenly during the middle of a Bris Mi...
#5430 Get Out of One's Hair
– Q. See question above. Two more related questions. Can a married woman who want’s to look attractive to her husband cut her surplus hair? And can an unmarried woman who is dating for finding a ...
#5429 Get One's Hair Done
– Q. Dear Rabbi and friend. I have some questions concerning the prohibition of cutting hair and shaving during sefira time for women. Can a woman that wears a sheitl (wig) or covers her hair and now...
#5428 What Is This?!!!
– Q. Rabino Bartfeld Buenos dias. Le tengo una pregunta. Estoy estudiando acerca de la influencia persa en el hebreo, y habla acerca de una braja en nombre de Rabbi Akiva. La braja es : Baru...
#5427 Recap The Cap!
Hello Rav! I’m wondering if the following situation would be an Issur of some sort on Shabbat (boneh or maka b’patish or sofer?): It is Shabbat and I’m done with a bottle of grape juice...
#5426 Finally -Time to Work!
See question above. Does that apply to the complete night?...
#5425 More Work on Why Not Work!
See question above. If there is really someone who has that tradition, What kind of work if any is prohibited?...
#5424 Why Should Women Not Work?
See question above. I have more work Shailos. What is the reason for this unusual, and little known work prohibition for women or men?...
#5423 - Women Not Working, Really?
-– Q. Kvodo Shlit’a. I overheard in a shiur on line something truly strange, that women should not do work during the nights of Sefirat Haomer. Is that really true? How come I have not seen anyone ev...
#5422 More Victory to this day!
See question above. Can one avoid learning a shiur for attending a Victoria day celebration or parade?...
#5421 A Victory Day!
Dear Rov, could you kindly ask Rav Miller Shlit’a and the other Rabbonim of the group if there is any problem in attending the parade and fireworks of Victoria day with our children?...
#5420 The Purim-Lag Blo-Omer!
Dear Rabbi, I overheard on a recent shiur that Lag Baomer and Purim are closely related, Is that really true?...
#5419 A More Trimming Teshuva?
See questions above. In general, can a married woman cut or trim he hair during Sefirah if required?...
#5418 A Trimming Teshuva?
See question above. The bride while they were dating had her hair cut as needed. She wants to know if it was permitted or she has to Teshuva now?...
#5417 Now, Lets Address the Dress!
See question above. The couple bought some very proper and expensive clothing for the wedding ceremony, as corresponds to their wealthy families. How early on Thursday, can they dress and recite Shehe...
#5416 Decide for the Bride?
See question above. Does the answer above also apply for the Kalah? After all she needs more time to prepare, and they also want to make the ceremony as early enough for the youngster of the family to...
#5415 Be Brave and Don’t Shave?
Dear Rov Shlit’a. As we spoke by phone, I have a cousin of mine that about a year ago lost his wife, and now he is visiting me, also on a business trip. He happens to be the owner of a number of large...