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# 3944 Don't Hang in There
I have another Mezuza question. I have seen times that people of different religions hang symbols of their religion on the front of their cars. Is it correct to hang a Mezuza there?...
# 3943 Hang on to the Mezuza?
A group of women students are renting an apartment together. Can they place a Mezuza themselves and say a bracha?...
# 3942 Tons of Doubts on Croutons
Does one make a separate bracha on croutons eaten in a vegetable salad? What bracha does one make? What if the croutons are smaller than normal, does it make a difference?...
# 3941 Man Proposes - the City Disposes
What is the correct way to dispose of the Hoshanos, Schach and Lulavim after Sukos?...
# 3940 Avel Travel
A member of our shul who is L’A an Avel during the first year after the death of his father, joined our minyan during Simchat Torah and we were wondering whether it is correct for him to be there...
# 3939 Doing Your Own Thing
Kevod Horav. It is very common that during the Yom Tov of Sukos family and friend visit and eat together in the Suka. Since there are different traditions as to eating during Shemini Atzeres in the Su...
# 3938 Weak as Water?
Dear Rabbi Shlit’a. If one is very careful not to eat or even drink anything including water outside of the Suka, can he drink water when swallowing pills and medicine outside?...
# 3937 Stand to Reason
See question above. I have heard that some remain seated during the Hakofes of Simchas Torah when holding a Chumash or a small paper Sefer Torah used by children, is that correct?...
# 3936 Make a Stand
Dear Rov. Why do people seat in the shul during the Hakofes of Simchas Torah?, is it not prohibited to remain seated when a Sefer Torah goes by next to us?...
# 3935 Just Don't Face the Music
Can the Avel mentioned in the prior question attend a Simchat Bet Hashoeva during Sukot when there is music being played?...
# 3934 A Piece of Cake
Does one eating a piece of cake during Sukot have to eat it in the Suka and also recite a blessing? How big should that piece be?...
# 3933 A Joy to Kill the Pain?
See questions above. 4) One that suffers from constant chronic pain such as arthritis, is he able to comply with the mitzva of Simcha during Yom Tov? Does he have to consume extra pain killers pills...
# 3932 Music to Your Ears
See question above. 3) In order to comply with the mitzva of Vesamachta should one carry during Chol Hamoed a recorder that plays happy Yom Tov Nigunim in his ears that make him happy?...
# 3931 A Gift of Joy
See question above. 2) Should one give his family or children gifts that will make them happy and smile so they will comply with the great mitzva of Vesamachta Bechagecha?...
# 3930 A Mitzva to Tell a Funny Story?
Happy Yom Tov Rabbi. Since one of the main mitzvot of Yom Tov is the mitzva of Vesamachta or to be happy I have a number of questions as to what counts in that mitzva. 1) Is listening to a funny sto...
# 3929 Not Gone With the Wind
Dear Rov. I have a yearly assembly Suka made of plastic canvas material that even when they are tightly attached to the frame, they still sway a bit with the wind. The manufacturers placed all around...
# 3928 Is it Really Night Already?
I have young children that would very much like to eat in the Suka the first night, but I we wait for Tzeis Hakochovim (stars being seen) they may fall asleep. Can we do Kiddush after the Shekiah (sun...
# 3927 Wow! What a Beautiful Sukka!
Can you cover your Sukka with just flowers, are they Kasher Schach? Could you use flowers that trap insects?...
# 3926 See the Sea Schach?
Can one use Schach to cover the Sukka from marine plants that grow in a lake or in the sea?...
# 3925 A Fresh Daily Start?
I heard that Rabbi Dunner of London advises to keep as long as possible the Aravot of the Lulav during Sukot since a mitzva was done with them, one should maintain it and use it as much as possible. I...