Does a Minhag of Israel become Halacha?

Someone I know recently sent me what’s written below. Growing up I always learned that if there’s a Minhag that the Jews took upon themselves then it becomes Halacha. I’m not sure if they consider it a Halacha from the Torah or from the Sanhedrin, but nevertheless it...

Can I eat at a non-kosher Pizza Shop? and How?

1. Can I go to any non kosher pizza store in the world and order cheese pizza? (assuming it’s a vegetarian pizza, meaning no meat including no rennet in the cheese) 2. Also, can I get any fruit or vegetable toppings onions and tomatoes for example? 3. What about onion...

Ayn Morin Ken

I recently heard someone mention the concept of “Ayn Morin Ken” they said it means “the law is like this, but we don’t teach that” it really doesn’t make sense to me. Can you please explain the concept and when and why it would be applicable? Thank...

How short can I cut my Peyot?

What’s the shortest I can have my Peyot? What’s the shortest number I can tell my barber to cut? Since he’s using an electric shaver, does it even need to be a number, or can he just use the electric shaver with no guard when cutting my Peyot?  ...