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Siyum During the Nine Days
Question: Is it okay to plan a siyum for during the nine days so that I can eat meat together with my family and friends? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 551:9) writes that one must not eat meat or drink wine during the nin…
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God or G-d?
Question: I see that many people are particular to write ‘G-d’. Is there anything wrong with writing ‘God’ out fully? Answer: There is no issue in writing or printing Hashem’s name properly, providing one knows that it wo…
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Pets on Shabbos
Question: We recently got a pet rabbit. Are we allowed to play with her on Shabbos? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 308:39) writes that animals and birds are muktza and so must not be moved on Shabbos (See Shabbos 128b) . …
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Ideal Way to Make Kiddush
Question: I have always made kiddush over my wine, and then poured some out for others after drinking though have seen others pour out wine for others before kiddush . Which is correct? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 271:14) w…
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Smoking and Kibbud Av
Question: What should I do when my father asks me to buy him cigarettes? Do I listen to him because of kibbud av or refuse because he’s damaging his health? Answer: The consensus of contemporary poskim is that it absolut…
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Removing Rings to Wash
Question: I am rather forgetful and often misplace things, so do not like removing my jewellery. Do I need to remove my rings before washing my hands for bread? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 161:3) writes that one should re…
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Security Cameras on Shabbos
Question: I have just had a security system with cameras installed around my house. It is not motion detected, but rather runs 24/7. Is it a problem to use on Shabbos? Answer: A few years ago there was a big discussion abou…
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