Daf Yomi During Shabbat of Shiva
The gemara states that it is forbidden for a mourner during shiva to study Torah, because Torah study...
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Whose Minhag About Being Chazan Should an Avel Follow?
Our response must consider not only the question of whether an avel should be chazan on Rosh Chodesh,...
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Nichum Aveilim by Phone and by Email
Nichum aveilim is on the Rambam’s list of Rabbinic obligations that are fulfillments of the Torah commandment of...
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Is Raising Children a Mitzva?
Presumably, your question is about how to explain the fact that we spend time raising children that we...
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Whose Responsibility is it to Install a Proper Fence?
In the context of the mitzva of ma’akeh, the Torah refers explicitly to a roof and requires a...
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Altering an Oath Made at a Time of Need
We are glad you are well, with HaShem’s mercy. We praise your spiritual instincts under pressure and your...
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Hatarat Nedarim for a Pledge that Affects Others
First, we urge the beit knesset to consider stipulating that these commitments will not have the status of...
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Halachic Consequences of Use of Medical Marijuana
[We trust that our readership is aware of the significant distinction between drug abuse and the responsible use...
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