Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including buying local or online, Siyum Sefer Torah during the Three Weeks, early maariv with a minyan or on time without, and mikveh in a pool on Shabbos with a bathing suit.
Alter Rebbe’s Sof Zman Krias Shema
Ask the Rov: Why are there two zmanim for the latest Shema time on the zmanim calendars? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Will Women Keep Time-Bound Mitzvos When Moshiach Comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshicha” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses the reasons why women are exempt from time-bound Mitzvos and whether they will still be exempt when Moshiach comes.
Waking an Elderly Parent for Their Needs?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including waking an elderly parent for their needs, starting chazoras hashatz before 6 finish shmoneh esrei, non-Jew as a sandak, and the bracha on gluten-free oat bread with a runny batter.
Selling a Used Car with Defects?
Ask the Rov: I am selling my used car. Must I disclose all the car’s defects to the buyer? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Door in a Door: Does it Need a Mezuzah?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including lender telling a borrower about a fundraiser, Amen vs. Brich Hu, Mi Shebeirach after shlishi at Shabbos Mincha, and a mezuzah on a small door in a larger door.
Mezuzah for a Space Shared with Non-Jews?
Ask the Rov: I have non-Jewish neighbors in my building. Does the building’s front door require a mezuzah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Eating Before Havdala in Iceland?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including attracting someone else’s customers, delays on tuition commitment, and eating before havdala in Iceland.
Early Bird Discounts for Camp?
Ask the Rov: Does an early bird discount for camp registration involve an issue of ribbis? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Tenant Demanding Payment for an Installation in the Home
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including tevilah for ice maker and baking tin used with paper liners, toiveling vessels in a sieve, and a tenant demanding payment for an installation in the home.
Kol Isha from Artificial Intelligence
Ask the Rov: May a man listen to an AI-generated voice resembling a woman? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
What’s the Difference Between B”H and BS”D?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including besomim options for havdala, the difference between ב”ה and בס”ד, davening maariv early without a minyan, and lighting candles before Tzeis on the first night of Shavuos.
Kosher Status of Lab-Produced Meat?
Ask the Rov: Is lab-created cultured meat kosher? And is it pareve or fleishig? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Making a ‘No-Bake Cheesecake’ on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including eating the end of a bread, tearing plastic tablecloth on Shabbos, checking cashews for bugs, and making a ‘no-bake cheesecake’ on Shabbos.
Motion Sensor Light on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: On my way home from shul on Friday night, I pass a motion sensor light. Do I need to walk a different route? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Tearing a QR Code on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including reciting a bracha when someone else affixes my mezuzah, tearing a QR code on Shabbos, and rinsing the becher between kiddushim.
Talking to Alexa on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: Why can’t I speak to my Alexa/Siri/Google Assistant on Shabbos if I’m not doing anything? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Using an Eyelash Curler on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including using an eyelash-curler on Shabbos, a ger toiveling all his old utensils, trimming one’s moustache during sefira, and adding water to kiddush wine.
Printing with Sefer Torah Font?
Ask the Rov: I have text printed in a Sefer Torah font. Is it holy? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Using a Non-Electric Megaphone on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including using a non-electric horn on Shabbos, serving non-mevushal wines to non-frum guests, counting one who forgot yaaleh v’yavo for the minyan, and children who touch food before neggel vasser.