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Clarifying the Fast Days: When Are They Obligatory, Optional, or Days of Joy?

by Baruch Gold | Dec 30, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov

(The question is regarding this article) What Does “Shalom” Mean in the Gemara — and What Does That Mean for Tisha B’Av Today?  (By Aaron Abadi) The entire discussion about whether Tisha B’Av must still be observed hinges on one word in the Gemara: Shalom. The Gemara...

Two questions about Shabbat observance.

by Abraham Chairez | Dec 26, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov

Hello Rabbi, First of all I want to tell you that I am sorry for your loss. May the memory of your father and his Torah continue to be a blessing. I want to ask you a couple of questions about Shabbat observance and it’s limits: What is the Torah level...

Pre-Cut toilet paper in the Restroom on Shabbat

by Abraham Chairez | Dec 14, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov

Shalom, I read that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in Yabia Omer 9:108:185 mentioned that cutting Toilet paper on Shabbat is not a Torah prohibition and that he is theoretically lenient about it. Are we really supposed to pre-cut toilet paper before Shabbat?

Medicine on Yom Kippur

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

Basic halachot for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Aaron Abadi | Sep 20, 2025 | Modesty & Personal Issues, Shabbat & Yom Tov

These are some of the important halachot for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Keep them simple and meaningful, and don’t overdo it — the goal is connection and joy, not exhaustion. 🕍 Mikvah & Preparation Mikvah is optional. It’s a minhag, not a halachic requirement....

Exercise on Shabbat

by Dina Shaw | Sep 19, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov

Are you allowed to exercise on shabbat and Yom tov.. specifically running outside ( not a treadmill or using any electricity).. Thank you so much
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