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.
Fidgeting on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: May I twiddle a fork by the Shabbos meal to occupy myself? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Viewing Pictures of Women
Ask the Rov: May a man gaze at a woman’s photo on social media? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Flowers for Shavuos in Home and Shul
Ask the Rov: Is it our practice to place trees and flowers in shul on Shavuos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
“Someone Wronged Me, I’m Upset!”
Ask the Rov: What is the correct response if I feel someone wronged me? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Can I Leave Chometz in My Garbage Can?
Ask the Rov: Can I throw chametz in the garbage bin on Erev Pesach and leave it by the street until the pickup, which arrives after the zman of biyur chometz?
Bracha for Trees on Shabbos
Ask the Rov: This year, Rosh Chodesh Nissan is Shabbos. May we recite Birkas Ha’ilanos on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Opening a Bag of Chips
Ask the Rov: What is the best way to open a bag of chips on Shabbos? Do I have to worry about ripping letters? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.