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Trader Joe’s pecorino and parmesan cheese
Hello Rabbi! Is it safe to assume that most cheeses in the US are made with non-animal sources of rennet? Is it permissible to use the cheeses mentioned above? When eating at an unsupervised pizza...
Eggs at hospital cafeteria
Hi Rabbi! Is it permissible to consume a vegetable omelet cooked at a hospital cafeteria? Do I need to confirm that no non-kosher meat is being cooked on the same griddle? Or that any cooking...
Using Hot Water From a Tankless Water Heater on Shabbat
It is fine to use a Tankless Water Heater on Shabbat, because when you turn on the hot water, there’s a delay of two to 12 seconds before the heater goes on. That’s a gramma just like opening your...
Understanding the Spark in a Car Engine on Shabbat
Hi, In the answer about electric and gasoline cars, you explained that internal combustion is not halachic havarah, which concerns a flame or glowing coals. Could you explain why the spark that...
A Mechitza with Holes, and the Women’s Balcony
Dear Rabbi Abadi, Something I've been wondering about. Many mechitzas have holes, gaps, or lattice work, so the two sides can still see each other at least partially. If that's the case, what is the...
Second day Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi! I am in Israel but traveling to the US immediately after Yom Tov. I will be arriving while it’s still Yom Tov. Do I have to stay in the airport when I arrive home or is it permissible...
Automated trading bot in 24/7 markets on Shabbat
Shalom Rabbi, crypto and other 24/7 markets never close, so an automated trading bot left running keeps buying and selling all through Shabbat, reacting to price moves, opening and closing positions...
Two more questions, with thanks for all the help
Shalom Rabbi. Thank you so much for the answer on the other post, it really helped. Here are two more places on the site that seem to point in different directions, each with the quotes and links....
Tefillin on Chol HaMoed
Shalom Rabbi, what is your position on wearing tefillin during Chol HaMoed? Should they be worn, and if so, with or without a bracha?
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