by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 14, 2026 | Modesty & Personal Issues
Hi Rabbi. When is it necessary to bring bedika and hefsek cloths to a rabbi to see and determine if it is pure. Is there a simple rule I can apply to make a determination or am I not allowed to make that decision. Please clarify. Thanks.
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 12, 2026 | Kosher Products
Hello Rabbi. I have a question regarding ingredients in standard cheeses such as great value brand. Many of them just say “enzymes.” I did some further research and I determined that if it just says enzymes it could be animal derived. Is that true? From...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 10, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. I remember that there was a rule regarding applying hand lotion on shabbat or yom tov that indicated that if the lotion is absorbed in the skin it is permitted to apply it on these days. Can you please clarify if I understood this properly? Are there certain...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 5, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi. Thank you for always responding clearly and promptly. May Hashem always grant you success. How do I know if a particular ingredient is raui le achila or not? Or if it has a bad flavor or a good one? Many ingredients are unknown and I can hardly pronounce...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 5, 2026 | Modesty & Personal Issues, Uncategorized
Hi Rabbi. If I have a son that feels that he will gain a better education and be more willing to take school seriously if he is in a particular private jewish high school that is coed. Am I allowed to register him for such a high school?
