Owning Certain Stocks

Hi Rabbi. I was wondering what is the halacha of owning shares in tlcertain types of companies such as credit card lenders, online gambling companies, entertainment like movies and shows, social media. Is it permissible to own shares?

Chadash and Yashan Explained

Hi Rabbi. Can you please explain both sides of the debate regarding chadash and yashan? Is it a deoraita or a derabanan in our days and chutz laaretz? What are the halachic mechanisms at play for either leniency or stringency? Thank you.

Music during mourning

Hi Rabbi. My wife’s father passed away in May. Is she allowed to listen to recorded music? What are the restrictions during the year until the yartzeit? Thank you.

Bath on Shabbat

Hi Rabbi. Based on the scenario where the water heater tank is set below 125 degrees, is taking a bath allowed on shabbat as well or just a shower? Thank you.