Ask the Rov: Is there a problem for a woman to serve food to a man? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Borchu During Bentching?
Ask the Rov: I was in the middle of bentching and heard borchu from maariv. Should I answer? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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 the Haftarah Reading to Someone Else?
Ask the Rov: May one receive maftir if unable to read the haftarah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
‘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.
No Laundry on Friday?
Ask the Rov: Is there a problem to wash cloths on Friday for Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Simchas Torah Aliyos for Children?
Ask the Rov: How should aliyos be given out on Simchas Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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.
Shofar With a Hearing Aid?
Ask the Rov: May one listen to the shofar with a hearing aid? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Ball Playing on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: What is the halacha of playing ball on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Korbanos in the Present Age
Ask the Rov: Is it permissible to ascend Har Habayis today? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Ascending Har Habayis Today?
Ask the Rov: Is it permissible to ascend Har Habayis today? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Making a Bracha When Reaffixing Mezuzos?
Ask the Rov: I removed my mezuzos to check them. Do I make a bracha when reaffixing them? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Using Torah or Secular Dates?
Ask the Rov: Is there a problem with using the secular date on an invitation? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Shabbos Elevator: Do We Use It?
Ask the Rov: What is a ‘Shabbos Elevator’ and should it be used? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Is Something Causing You to Forget?
Ask the Rov: Which activities cause forgetfulness and for whom? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Weekday Clothing for Shabbos Chazon?
Ask the Rov: When did the minhag begin to wear Shabbos clothing on Shabbos in the Nine Days? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Is It Straight? Tefillin on the Head
Ask the Rov: Where is the tefillin shel rosh to be placed? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
How Square is Square?
Ask the Rov: My tefillin got banged on the corner. Are they still kosher? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.