Ask the Rov: When and how should a gartel be worn? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
What Should Children Daven?
Ask the Rov: To what extent should children be trained to daven? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Buying Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
Ask the Rov: I bought a cast iron skillet smeared with oil. Must I kasher it before use? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Mincha or Eating After Candle Lighting
Ask the Rov: Can I daven mincha or eat on Friday after lighting candles or after shkia? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Is Stealing Cryptocurrency Criminal in Halacha?
Ask the Rov: Does halacha recognize a peer-to-peer transfer of Bitcoin and other virtual currencies? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Reciting a Bracha on Public Menorahs
Ask the Rov: Should a bracha always be recited when lighting a public menorah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Lighting Menorah When Traveling
Ask the Rov: We are driving through the night. Must we rent a hotel room to fulfill the mitzva of ner Chanuka? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Play Dolls in Halacha
Ask the Rov: Does the prohibition of human sculptures apply to play dolls? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Entering a Non-Kosher Eatery
Ask the Rov: May I attend a business meeting in a non-kosher restaurant? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Permanent “Tatoo” Makeup
Ask the Rov: Is a tattoo of permanent makeup permissible? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Shabbos Makeup: Myth or Reality?
Ask the Rov: Is there a kind of makeup that may be applied on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Paying Up Tishrei Pledges
Ask the Rov: How soon after making a pledge am I obligated to pay it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Buying a Shemita Esrog
Ask the Rov: Can I buy an esrog from Eretz Yisroel that grew during Shemita? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
A Kosher Mezuza Case?
Ask the Rov: What should I look for when buying a case for a mezuzah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Pool on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: Can I immerse myself in a lake or pool on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Why We Eat Shabbos Foods
Ask the Rov: Are there special foods that we should eat on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Reusing a Hot Cup on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: Can I reuse my cup with remaining droplets to refill with hot water from the urn on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Neggel Vasser from the Bathroom Sink
Ask the Rov: Can I fill up neggel vasser from a bathroom sink? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Giving Gifts During Engagement
Ask the Rov: What kinds of gifts are appropriate between a chosson and kallah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Tisha B’Av Camp for Kids
Ask the Rov: May I run a Tisha B’Av camp for neighborhood children? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.