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 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....
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
by Aaron Abadi | Sep 15, 2025 | Comments, Prayers & Blessings, Shabbat & Yom Tov
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Are Not Sad Days It’s time to retire the myth of the angry, punishing God. Every year, as the High Holidays approach, you can feel the tension rise. Sermons turn stern. Flyers talk about “judgment.” People start to panic about every...
by Abraham Chairez | Sep 14, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello, I have questions about Muktzeh and how to relate to it. 1. Is the prayer of someone wearing pants with Muktzeh items invalid? Let me give an example. If you go to Friday night service and you have in your pocket Muktzeh items like car keys of doubtful Muktzeh...
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...
