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# 4885 The Propitious Purim Poor
If there is a special Purim collection for the victims of the recent Arab Gaza attacks and their release, should one give the matanot laevyonim for them? On question 3062, we addressed the followin...
# 4884 Go! Take a Haircut?
Kvod Rabbenu. If someone is an Avel and the Shloshim (30 days) fall on Purim can he then cut his uncomfortably long hair?...
# 4883 The Gold Age?
From what age on does one have to give the Machatzit Hashekel. Bar Mitzva or Twenty years old when they were actually counted on those days?...
# 4882 Memories that Serve Well
Dear Rov. I have seen often that on the plates for collection of the coins of the half shekel on Purim they place a note reading “Machatzit Hashekel”, is that correct and proper? After all it could be...
# 4881 Blessings in Disguise?
Dear Rov. I had a bad constipation problem and I started taking fresh wheat bran with water? What bracha do I say on it? Mezonot? And Al-Hamichya?...
# 4880 Early Parshat Shekalim
An elderly and ill individual that only goes these days to shul for Mincha on Shabbos being taken on a wheelchair. This next Shabbos is Parshas Shekalim, since he will not be there in the morning when...
# 4879 Amount to Something
What are the correct amounts for machatzit hashekel and matonos laevyonim this year?...
#4878 A Poor Giving?
How much is a minimum giving of a peruta for any tzedaka on our days and for the “Gifts to the poor on Purim”?...
# 4877 Skip a Bit?
When I am davening Maariv for the amud (leading the services), may I skip a few pesukim in Baruch Hashem Leolam to avoid delaying the tzibbur, as I cannot read it as fast as they do?...
# 4876 A Good Run for Your Money
On this year (5784-2024) that we have two months of Adar, when do we give the Machatzis Hashekel?...
# 4875 –Reasoning the Reasons
Kvod Horav Shlit’a. How important is it to learn and understand the reasons and rational motives why we comply with a mitzva as described in sefarim like the Chinuch. I understand it is not essential ...
# 4874 Make a Name for Yourself
Due to the many instances of people during this time of the year that mistakenly may take the coat or jacket of someone else and that may involve prohibitions of stealing and a great waste of time whe...
#4873 Remember to Remember This?
Rov Shlit’a. In the Amida we pray for wisdom, knowledge, understanding and intellect. How come there is no Tefila in the Amida for having good memory?...
# 4872 The Law of the Land
Kevod HaRav, Is it permitted to harvest fruits or seeds from plants growing in public parks or areas (municipal, provincial, national parks, crown land)? Does it matter whether the plant is growing w...
# 4871 No Extra-Special Readings
An elderly and ill individual that only goes these days to shul for Mincha on Shabbos being taken on a wheelchair. During the special parshos as Shekalim ans Zachor since he will not be there in the m...
#4868 - A matter of Life and death II
2. See question above. Does the above prohibition to derive benefit from a dead body apply also to the cadavers of Gentiles?...
# 4870 Let’s Give Him a Hand
Dearest Rabbi Shlit”a. My grandfather is already in an old age home as he has very limited abilities. He requested to have every morning someone to wash his hands three times as required. Can a n...
# 4869 A matter of Life and death III
3. See question above. Are teeth included in that prohibition?...
#4867 A matter of Life and death I
Bone needed for dental implants comes from cadavers. Is this permitted?...
4866- A Bad Hair Day?
My wife recently went to the mikvah . she always gets her permanent eye lashes (last for 2-3 Months) redone every time she goes (even if they are looking ok). this time i noticed when she came home fr...