Ask The Rov Archives | Anash.org https://anash.org/tag/ask-the-rov/ News, Views, Inspiration Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:31:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Spending Shabbos on a Cruise? https://anash.org/spending-shabbos-on-a-cruise/ https://anash.org/spending-shabbos-on-a-cruise/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1070809

Ask the Rov: May I participate in a cruise that travels over Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: What is the source of the practice not to shower after mikvah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/showering-after-mikvah/feed/ 1 Correct Placement of the Tefillin Shel Yad? https://anash.org/correct-placement-of-the-tefillin-shel-yad/ https://anash.org/correct-placement-of-the-tefillin-shel-yad/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1065565

Ask the Rov: Where is the correct place for tefillin on the arm? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: What is a father’s obligation to teach his son Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: When and how should a child be introduced to Torah study? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: If someone tells me something, may I go repeat it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Can I post a negative review about a Jewish-owned business or product? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: When is the bris delayed because the baby is yellow? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/bris-in-the-morning-or-with-a-crowd/feed/ 0 Shlissel Challah: Origin and Meaning? https://anash.org/shlissel-challah-origin-and-meaning/ https://anash.org/shlissel-challah-origin-and-meaning/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1047662

Ask the Rov: What is the origin and meaning of “shlissel challah”? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: To what extent am I obligated to eat matza during Pesach other than at the seder? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/eating-matza-throughout-pesach/feed/ 2 Starting the Seder Early? https://anash.org/starting-the-seder-early/ https://anash.org/starting-the-seder-early/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1044895

Ask the Rov: In our place of shlichus, nightfall is very late. Can I start the seder before night? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Can I feed my children matza on erev Pesach? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Can I give clothing to the cleaners to clean for me on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/cleaners-before-shabbos/feed/ 0 Pool for Daily Tevilah? https://anash.org/pool-for-daily-tevilah/ https://anash.org/pool-for-daily-tevilah/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1036304

Ask the Rov: Can I use a pool for daily tevilah or a mikvah with an active filter? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/pool-for-daily-tevilah/feed/ 0 Matonos Loevyonim: To Whom? https://anash.org/matonos-loevyonim-to-whom/ https://anash.org/matonos-loevyonim-to-whom/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1034092

Ask the Rov: To whom can I give my Matonos Loevyonim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Can I ship an item on Friday with overnight shipping? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/overnight-shipping-on-friday/feed/ 0 Tying the Tefillin Knot Each Day? https://anash.org/tying-the-tefillin-knot-each-day/ https://anash.org/tying-the-tefillin-knot-each-day/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1027460

Ask the Rov: Is it appropriate to loosen and tighten the knot of tefillin shel yad each day? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: May a man brush his beard if he may pluck out some hairs? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/stroking-and-brushing-the-beard/feed/ 1 Chamisha Asar BiShevat: What For? https://anash.org/chamisha-asar-bishevat-what-for/ https://anash.org/chamisha-asar-bishevat-what-for/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1018953

Ask the Rov: What is the significance of the fifteenth day of Shevat? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Is it permissible to trim the mustache or the hair of the neck? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Why are we particular not to cut the beard at all? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: What are some appropriate practices during pregnancy? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/pregnancy-minhagim/feed/ 0 Chabad Position on Techeiles? https://anash.org/chabad-position-on-techeiles/ https://anash.org/chabad-position-on-techeiles/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1011106

Ask the Rov: Why don’t we wear techeiles on our tzitzis today? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Is it permissible to study for a test on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: Can I adjust the date of hanochas tefillin according to our schedule? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: If someone cannot light a flame menorah, should they light an electric menorah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/lighting-with-an-electric-menorah/feed/ 0 Alter Rebbe’s Ksav: Is It Reliable? https://anash.org/alter-rebbes-ksav-is-it-reliable/ https://anash.org/alter-rebbes-ksav-is-it-reliable/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2025 https://anash.org/?p=1001762

Ask the Rov: What is the history and significance of the Alter Rebbe’s ksav? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Ask the Rov: What is the difference between the various ksovim used for STaM? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

]]> https://anash.org/stam-styles-whats-the-difference/feed/ 3 ‘Mivtzoim Tefillin’: Is That Actually a Thing? https://anash.org/mivtzoim-tefillin-is-that-actually-a-thing/ https://anash.org/mivtzoim-tefillin-is-that-actually-a-thing/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 https://anash.org/?p=998411

Ask the Rov: What are acceptable tefillin to give someone on mivtzoim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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