Ask the Rov: I am planning a Chanuka celebration for my family but can’t settle on which night. Is there a particular night one should choose to hold their Chanuka celebration, and are there any halachos of a Chanuka seuda?

Ask the Rov: With a large Chanukah party planned, and an aversion to commercialized foods, I am planning on making all the donuts myself. Since the batter will be large, is there an obligation to separate challa from the dough?

Ask the Rov: We made a fundraising raffle and one person’s name was left out. What do we do?

Ask the Rov: Do vows of children carry weight in halacha and must a child nearing maturity preform hataras nedarim?

Ask the Rov: Can I zip-tie the schach of my sukka mobile so it doesn’t fly away while driving?

Ask the Rov: I’ve heard that some pizzas are hamotzi and others are mezonos. How do I know?

Ask the Rov: I’ve heard some people say that anything made with wheat runs into issues with brachos. Whats the halacha regarding pretzels, crackers or flatbread crackers mezonos or hamotzi?

Ask the Rov: I start off every day with the study of Chassidus. How about on Tisha b’Av? Can I learn a maamar on the fast day before shacharis?

Ask the Rov: My children are constantly dirtying their clothes, and I can’t go a week without doing laundry. Can I wash their clothing during the nine days?

Ask the Rov: Food cooked by a non-Jew is prohibited because of bishul akum. How about beverages? Beer and coffee are cooked, does bishul akum apply to them? 

Ask the Rov: What is the correct bracha on a granola bar? Is it ha’adama, mezonos or maybe even hamotzi? How about the after-bracha?

Ask the Rov: May I buy a partially baked pizza crust that is kosher but not certified pas Yisroel?

Ask the Rov: Can I wear a Shabbos belt over my shirt?

Ask the Rov: What types of dangers am I obligated to avoid and what risks may I take?