Ask the Rov: Should I make kiddush on mashke on Simchas Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Bowing on a Shul Floor
Ask the Rov: When bowing to the ground in shul, when and where do I put something down as a separation? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Tashlich by a Fish Tank
Ask the Rov: If there is no river or lake within walking distance, can I recite tashlich by a fish tank? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
New Fruit, Garment for Rosh Hashana
Ask the Rov: If I don’t have a new fruit on Rosh Hashana, can I still say Shehecheyanu? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Mihu Yehudi: Who Is a Jew?
Ask the Rov: What are the halachic requirements for a non-Jew to convert? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Can a School Decline a Child for Lack of Tuition?
Ask the Rov: Can a school or yeshiva bar entry to a student due to lack of funds? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
When Is a Mistake Not a Problem?
Ask the Rov: Which mistakes in a sefer Torah require taking out a different Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Mistake in a Sefer Torah
Ask the Rov: If a mistake is found in a sefer Torah, what is the procedure for taking out a new one? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Hanging Pictures in a Shul
Ask the Rov: Where in a shul must one avoid hanging a picture or mirror? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
AI Paskening Halacha
Ask the Rov: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) that is trained in halacha be relied upon? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Meat at a Bris: Who Should Eat?
Ask the Rov: Who may eat meat at a bris during the Nine Days? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Eruv in New York and Other Large Cities
Ask the Rov: What are the issues with making an eruv in New York or other large city? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Kosher Eruv in a Small Town?
Ask the Rov: What are the challenges to the kashrus of a small town eruv? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Kosher Bungalow Colony Eruv
Ask the Rov: How can I ensure the eruv in my camp or bungalow colony is kosher? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Is He Jewish?
Ask the Rov: If someone walks into shul and tells me he is Jewish, may I count him for the minyan? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Filtering Water on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: Can I use a water filter on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Consuming Chocolate from a Kashered Factory
Ask the Rov: How are chocolate factories kashered and should one rely on their kashrus? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Sorting Seforim on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Ask the Rov: How can I tidy the shul Shabbos afternoon and return the seforim to the shelves? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Cooking Milchig on a Fleishig Cooktop
Ask the Rov: Can I use my fleishig glass-topped burner for my Shavuos milchig cooking? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Snacking on Pumpkin Seeds
Ask the Rov: What bracha do I make on watermelon or pumpkin seeds? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.