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...
by Abraham Chairez | Aug 29, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello, What is the status of food products that weren’t cooked on Shabbat but transported through a place with no Eruv or by car by a Jew (or even non Jew)? I read a source saying that if the food didn’t have any change on it then it is permitted since the...
by Abraham Chairez | Aug 18, 2025 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello, As you requested in a previous question I create this new post for this question and a follow up of another one. If you are travelling to a country where it’s important to always carry a phone and your wallet with your ID for security reasons, and there...
