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Tying the Tefillin Knot Each Day?

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

Stroking and Brushing the Beard?

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

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Chamisha Asar BiShevat: What For?

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

Trimming the Mustache?

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

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Trimming the Beard: What’s the Issue?

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

Pregnancy Minhagim?

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

Chabad Position on Techeiles?

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

Studying for an Exam on Shabbos?

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

Adjusting the Hanochas Tefillin Date?

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

Lighting with an Electric Menorah?

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

Alter Rebbe’s Ksav: Is It Reliable?

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

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STaM Styles: What’s the Difference?

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

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‘Mivtzoim Tefillin’: Is That Actually a Thing?

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

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Why Wear Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin?

Ask the Rov: Why do we wear Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin if the halacha follows Rashi? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Letting Go of Utensils in the Mikveh?

Ask the Rov: What is the best way to hold a utensil while toiveling it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

Distributing Treats to Non-Jews on Shabbos

Ask the Rov: Can one give candy to non-Jewish kids when their holiday falls on Friday night? Rabbi Chaim Hillel..

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Telling the Kohen to Go Out of Shul?

Ask the Rov: Can a congregation sell the first aliya to a non-kohen and have the kohen leave? Rabbi Chaim..

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Auctioning Kibudim on Shabbos and Yom Tov?

Ask the Rov: Why is selling aliyos allowed on Shabbos and yom tov? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

Lighting Yahrtzeit Candles on Yom Tov?

Ask the Rov: May I light decorative or yahrtzeit candles on yom tov? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

Igniting and Extinguishing on Yom Tov

Ask the Rov: Can I adjust a timer on yom tov to cause a light to turn on or off..

Can Tefillin and Mezuzos Ever be Repaired?

Ask the Rov: If a mistake is found in a mezuzah, can it be fixed? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.

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Mazal Tov!
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Mazal Tov!
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