Ask the Rov: How much water can I add to wine for kiddush? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Bar Mitzvah with Music During Sefira
Ask the Rov: Can I make a bar mitzva celebration with music during sefira? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Extending a Shabbos Walk
Ask the Rov: How do I extend the distance outside of the city that I can walk on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Shabbos Walk in the Countryside
Ask the Rov: I want to take a Shabbos stroll in the countryside. What do I need to know? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Forgot to Recline by the Seder
Ask the Rov: I forgot to lean while drinking a cup at the seder. Must I repeat it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Covering Challos with a See-Through Cover
Ask the Rov: Does a see-through cover work for covering challos during kiddush? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Can a Loan Guarantor Back Out?
Ask the Rov: Can a guarantor retract his commitment to back the loan? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Toiveling a Coffee Grinder
Ask the Rov: Does a coffee grinder require tevila? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Giving Matanos Laevyonim Before Purim
Ask the Rov: Can I start giving matanos laevyonim before Purim? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
All in One Breath: Ten Sons of Haman
Ask the Rov: Is it preferable to read the names slower to ensure that I read them all from inside? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Toiveling a Toaster
Ask the Rov: Must I toivel electric toaster or similar appliance before use? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Viewing Non-Kosher Creatures
Ask the Rov: Is it appropriate for a teacher to hatch butterflies or other non-kosher creatures in the classroom? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Pickling on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: Can I make pickled cucumbers on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Gartel Rules
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.