by Abraham Chairez | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hi Rabbi, I have a question about the real meaning and consequences of Reshut, Chova, Lechatchila and Bedievad. I understand that, for example, a Minhag cannot be an obligation, there is no such a thing as an obligatory Minhag and as I understood from the article of...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hi Rabbi. My wife’s father passed away in May. Is she allowed to listen to recorded music? What are the restrictions during the year until the yartzeit? Thank you.
by Mortimer Portnoy | Jul 20, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov, Uncategorized
Hello Rabbi Abadi, I read your fascinating teshuva on the halachot regarding the 4 fast days. From my understanding, you rule that given the Gemara and the Rishonim, our current era qualifies as a time of SHALOM and therefore fasting is not only optional, but it is...
by Judy Low | Jul 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Asking for a friend – if a parent were to give money and supermarket gift cards to an adult child to buy food for herself and kids, knowing that the child buys treif and will likely buy treif with that money, is that an aveirah? In this case, the child has...
by Abraham Chairez | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hello Rabbi, I understand that with the last Hatarat Nedarim and Kol Nidre we annul our previous vows and oaths and the future ones for the year, but between us and G-d right? What about with other people? I see people saying bli neder all the time. When is something...
by Aaron Abadi | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
I have been asked the following: Question: Is it halachically permissible to spay or neuter a pet dog? Answer: After reviewing the halachic sources, this is my understanding. A female dog may be spayed when there is a legitimate medical benefit, and modern veterinary...
