by Carlos Bazbaz | Jun 9, 2026 | Modesty & Personal Issues
Hi Rabbi. I am studying the laws of mikvaot and I was wondering what is the classification of a standard pool or jacuzzi? Is it considered a mayan or a mikve? Theoretically if it would be a mayan, then the 40 seah requirement would not apply, correct? For example, in...
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 25, 2026 | Modesty & Personal Issues
Hi Rabbi. Can you please clarify the halacha about listening to a Woman singing on a recording? I once learned that it would be mutar if I didn’t know what the woman looked like but if I did then no. Then someone said that it is mutar even if I know what she...
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 24, 2026 | Eating Out
Hi Rabbi. I read your piece about bishul akum and I am a bit confused as to the status of rice or pasta. Rice or pasta would fall under bishul akum prohibition becuase it cannot be eaten raw and is fit to be on a kings table. Assuming that i check to make sure that it...
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 20, 2026 | Interaction with Non-Jews
Hi Rabbi. Are we allowed to shake hands with the opposite gender in a business setting?
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 17, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi. Is there a certain way to wash or check fresh bluberries? Thank you.
