Temurah‏

Geneivas Da’as

Ask the Rabbi: Shehecheyanu on Winning a Court Case

Toiveling Keilim

Using Dishes of Unknown Type

The Why’s and Whey’s of Gevinas Akum

Animals and interactions between Jews and non-Jews both figure significantly in this week’s Parsha, which I use as my excuse to discuss: Say “Cheese!”

When is it permissible to eat “Non-Kosher” foods?

Tasting Meat Liquids

When I cook for Shabbat, I like to taste the chicken soup and gravies to make sure they are properly spiced. Does that “make me fleishig”?

Is Wearing a Kipa Halachically Required?

Throwing Out Leftovers

It pains me to throw out leftovers. Often, after a few days, it is clear that no one will eat any more (although they are still edible), and my family wants me to throw them out. We asked a rabbi, who told us to put them in a bag before throwing into the garbage. My family thought this was strange. Must that be done?

Changing a Name

Washing Hands after Leaving a Hospital

When visiting a hospital, I saw a kohen alert sign. Upon leaving, should I have done netilat yadayim due to exposure to tumah?

When is it not Shatnez? Part II

When is it not Shatnez?

The Torah’s Instructions to Non-Jews—The Laws of Bnei Noach

What May I Not Write?

Answering Amen to Hamakom Yenachem

Should a mourner (or others present) answer Amen to the words of consolation, “Hamakom yenachem etchem b’toch she’ar aveili Tzion v’Yerushalayim”?

Pas Yisroel and the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah

Mezuzah Basics

Mixed Breeds