by Elad Siman-Tov | Nov 19, 2025 | Modesty & Personal Issues
Hello Rabbi, If a woman uses an IUD device as birth control is it considered to be a hatsitsa when she immerses in the Mikva? These devices can only be inserted/removed by a doctor as far as I know. Thank You
by Elad Siman-Tov | Oct 3, 2025 | Kosher Products
Hello Rabbi, Is this bread from Costco kosher? I noticed one of the ingredients is “enzymes,” could that be an issue if it’s animal-derived? Ingredients: Enriched flour (Wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate,...
by Elad Siman-Tov | Sep 30, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi, If one takes medicine everyday may it be taken on Yom Kippur? If so, how much water can one drink with the pills? Thank You, -Elad
by Elad Siman-Tov | Sep 1, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov, Uncategorized
Hello Rabbi, Is it permissable to use bamboo or Reed mats that are supported by metal wiring for schach? Thank You, Elad PS: thank you for running this wonderful website and for all the halachic guidance you provide! It is greatly appreciated...
