Ask the Rov: I was in the middle of bentching and heard borchu from maariv. Should I answer? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Number of Times to Toivel in the Mikvah?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including accepting payment for speaking on Shabbos, Kohen becoming a doctor, taking sleeping pills on Shabbos, and how many times the Rebbe said to toivel in the mikvah.
Will We Remove Knives From the Table When Moshiach Comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses the reason for removing or covering iron knives by benching, why we don’t do that on Shabbos, and whether it will continue when Moshiach comes.
Salvaging a Phone from Water?
Ask the Rov: My toddler put a cell phone in the sink on Shabbos. May I take it out? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Giving Pledge Money to a Different Shul?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including giving pledge money to a different shul, status of challa warmed in a fleishig oven, why we dry hands before bracha in the morning, and the reason for silk lining in a talis.
Giving the Haftarah Reading to Someone Else?
Ask the Rov: May one receive maftir if unable to read the haftarah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Mezuzos on an Airbnb House that I Own?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mezuzos on a resort apartment that I rent out, sticker on Hashem’s name, folding a talis and reheating kugel on Shabbos.
Will Babies Need a Bris When Moshiach comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses whether babies will be born circumcised when Moshiach comes, and if they would still need hatafas dam bris.
‘Hatov Vehametiv’: The Special Bracha on Fine Wine
Ask the Rov: When do I say the bracha of hatov vehametiv on a better wine? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Round or T-Shape: Neck-hole of Chabad Tzitzis?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including taking medicine on Yom Tov, extra hole in Chabad taleisim, and the neck-hole of Chabad tzitzis.
No Laundry on Friday?
Ask the Rov: Is there a problem to wash cloths on Friday for Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Wearing a Flag Without Tzitzis?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including wearing a flag without tzitzis, sparklers on Simcha Torah, goy turning on a crockpot on Yom Tov, and wall height for a sukkah on a pickup truck.
Simchas Torah Aliyos for Children?
Ask the Rov: How should aliyos be given out on Simchas Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Toiveling a Gift of Dishes?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including toiveling a gift, minyan in two rooms, opening a wet sukkah cover over the lawn, and renting out a parking space which will be used on Shabbos.
Paying for Lulav and Esrog Before Sukkos?
Ask the Rov: Must one pay in full for his daled minim before Sukkos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Kol Nidrei After Nightfall
Ask the Rov: May we recite Kol Nidrei after nightfall? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Glass Roof Over a Sukkah?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including how much is a “cheekful,” mashing eggs on yom tov, glass roof over a sukkah, and extinguishing a gas flame with a metal blade.
Shofar With a Hearing Aid?
Ask the Rov: May one listen to the shofar with a hearing aid? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
No Mayonnaise on Rosh Hashana?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mayonnaise on Rosh Hashana, husband’s hatoras nedorim for his wife, haircut obligation on erev Rosh Hashana, and tearing letters on Yom Tov for food.
Which Shofar Will be Used by Moshiach?
In the fifth episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses how Moshiach could use the shofar from the akeida if it was all burnt, why it isn’t considered me’ila, and who will actually blow the shofar.