by moi613 | Sep 27, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Shalom Rabbi, is it permitted to apply sunscreen on Shabbat? Creams in general are fine except if medicated – does sunscreen count as a regular cream or as something medicinal? Thank you.
by moi613 | Sep 23, 2026 | Kashrut
Shalom Rabbi. I have been finding some contradictions on the site, answers from different years that conflict. Here are four, each with the quotes and links. Which should be followed in each case? 1. On https://kashrut.org/kitniyot-species/#comment-2509 the answer...
by moi613 | Sep 23, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Are you allowed to go to the ocean or the beach on Shabbat? And what about paddle boarding or surfing – what is the actual halacha? Also, when using the ocean as a mikvah, can you wear a bathing suit, or is the ideal to go naked? Thank you.
by moi613 | Sep 23, 2026 | Kashrut
If a salad in the market says it was prewashed 3 times, do you still have to check it? Thank you.
by moi613 | Sep 23, 2026 | Kashrut
Why is parmesan cheese made with animal rennet forbidden? The rennet doesn’t give any taste to the cheese, and it’s only a very small amount. Thank you.