Living the halachic process

A series of responsa books written by the rabbis of the Institute for scholars and rabbis from around the world in all areas of Halacha.

Living The Halachic Process I

Living The Halachic Process II

Living The Halachic Process III

Living The Halachic Process IV

Living The Halachic Process V

Living The Halachic Process VI

Living The Halachic Process VII

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Part 2

מציג 1-13 מ-13 תוצאות

Searching the Property of a Suspect

Psychological and educational issues need to be addressed in such a case by those who are familiar with...

Permissibility of Pet Dogs

There is no outright prohibition to own a pet dog, but one must address some concerns and make...

Being a Vegetarian

There is nothing wrong whatsoever with refraining from milk and/or meat for health reasons. If one does not...

Naming after a Sephardi Grandparent when One Parent is Ashkenazi

The phenomenon of marriages between Ashkenazic and Sephardic families is positive and enriching for individual couples and for...

The Subjective Parameters of Human Dignity

As far as strict halacha is concerned, we are not aware of a specific ruling that would forbid...

Permissibility of a Mesh Parochet

This type of public question is clearly in the local rabbi’s domain. However, since the answer affirms the...

Kilayim (Mixed Planting) Outside Israel

The specific laws of kilayim are very complex. A whole tractate of mishnayot deals with them, and our...

Creating a New Shul and/or Changing Customs‎{&&}‎

The issue of “lo titgod’du” is an important halachic concept. However, it does not preclude the formation of...

Halachic Issues Related to Non-Jewish Caregiver

Tefillin: The rule is that one can do a mitzva on someone else’s behalf only if the person...

Washing Hands After Leaving the Bathroom

A proper washing cup is mandatory for netilat yadayim before a meal. There is a machloket Rishonim whether...

Which Debts Require a Pruzbol

You may not need a pruzbol, but it is probably worthwhile for you to make one (before Rosh...

When to Commemorate Halachic Anniversaries in Leap Years

Although one would expect the same answer for both questions, the answers may differ for the following reason....

The Berachot and Mitzvot of the Mentally Challenged

The determinations of which mental handicaps translate into which halachic standings are too complicated and individualized for this...