Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including inconsistencies in the Tehilas Hashem siddur, making a Shabbos belt on Shabbos, wearing reading glassed on a belt, and mezuzah on a walk-in freezer.
Rounding a Kapota Corner: How Much?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including wearing a coat on Shabbos afternoon for Motzaei Shabbos, how much to round a kapota corner, and am I obligated to donate to every tzedaka campaign.
Giving a Child Snacks to Carry on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including drinking from metal cans, crock pot liners, see-through mechitzos, and giving a child food to carry for himself on Shabbos.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Shemini
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Shemini with English subtitles and transcript.
Breaking a Piñata – A Kosher Practice?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including liability for spreading chicken pox, is piñata kosher, and rebuking those who talk in shul during davening.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Purim
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Purim with English subtitles and transcript.
Pulling Out Teeth for Cosmetic Looks?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including brocho after harmful foods, dental implant from a cadaver, pulling out teeth for cosmetic reasons, and rolling one’s beard on Shabbos.
Using a Magician and Playing Cards?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including laundry on Motzei Shabbos, magicians and playing cards, learning in a dressing room, and what to do with challa dough.
Weekday Kiddush After the Birth of a Daughter?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including Shehecheyanu on buying a house, giving maaser in advance, pareve foods baked in a milchig oven, and what qualifies as a kiddush after the birth of a daughter.
Milk Left in Fridge With Non-Jewish Babysitter?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including challa from frozen dough balls, paying a babysitter for Shabbos, opening diapers before Shabbos, and milk left in fridge with non-Jewish babysitter at home.
Is a Coin or Dollar From the Rebbe Muktza?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including handling a coin or dollar from the Rebbe on Shabbos, chazzan drinking in the middle of davening, and why some pesukim in davening are repeated.
Nose-Rings Nowadays Considered Chukos Hagoyim?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including a deaf person for a minyan, kohen transporting human organs, live-in keeping idols in her room, and are nose-rings chukos hagoyim.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Mishpotim
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Mishpotim with English subtitles and transcript.
Walking in Hallways with Light Sensors?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including walking on Shabbos in a hallway with light sensors, giving non-Cholov Yisroel products to another Yid, and drinking water left uncovered.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Yisro
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Yisro with English subtitles and transcript.
Making an Eruv on a Cruise Ship?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including a diabetic making a bracha on sweet juice, eating food heated on Shabbos according to other views, and carrying on Shabbos on a cruise ship.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Beshalach
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Beshalach with English subtitles and transcript.
11-Year-Old Girl Separating Challa?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including removing glasses for Shema, an 11-year-old girl separating challa, and non-Jewish waiters preparing tables for a Motzei Shabbos event.
Netilas Yadayim for Waffles with Whipped Cream?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including washing before waffles with whipped cream, women repeating the end of Shema, and for how long can one recite hagomel.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Va’eira
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Va’eira with English subtitles and transcript.