by Carlos Bazbaz | Sep 23, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. I am in the middle of renovating the interior of my home adding a bedroom and bathroom. The purpose of these renovations are in large part for shalom bayit and hachnasat orchim in general. Am I allowed to continue to have the workers continue the project...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Aug 22, 2026 | Interaction with Non-Jews
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?
by Carlos Bazbaz | Aug 10, 2026 | Kashrut
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.
by Carlos Bazbaz | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
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.
by Carlos Bazbaz | Jul 12, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. Is it permissible to apply gel on shabbat? Also is a roll on Deoderant allowed ? Thx
