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What does the word “Chabad” mean
I recently visited a Chabad House. Could you please explain what the word “Chabad” means?
A very difficult challenge
I have heard people say that if a person has a challenge that they find very difficult to handle, then it is a sign that
Where not to take G-d’s name
What is the problem in taking into the bathroom the name of God?
Avoiding dangerous route to the synagogue on Shabbat
The congregants of my shul live miles away and the streets have no sidewalks. It could be argued that is is dangerous to walk to shul. Are they
dear Rabbi, I work as the GABAY in our shull , I have a few questions regarding the order of the ALIYOT:
A. is it permissible that a grandfather will be called right after his grandson and vice versa?
B. is it permissible that a sun in law will be called right after his father in law and vice versa?
dear Rabbi, I work as the GABAY in our shull , I have a few questions regarding the order of the ALIYOT: A. is it
These and those are the words of the living G-d
There is a saying in the Torah that \”These and those are the words of the living G-d.\” How do you explain this saying? Does this
דין ייחוד במעלית
Dear rabbi, my office is placed in a building on a high floor and i must to use the elevator, can I go on the
Kneading dough with milk
Is it permissible to knead the dough for a bread roll/bun with milk?
Mezuzot in a rented apartment
If a Jew rents an apartment from a non-Jew and he leaves, but the next tenant will be a Jew, should he leave the mezuzot
Saying Kaddish for non-Jew
If prayers or Kaddish are said for a non-Jew, do they elevate his soul?
Chazan’s wife without head covering
If the wife of a Chazan or Baal Kore (a Cantor or one who performs the Torah reading) goes about in public without covering her
Jewishness according to the mother
Why is a person’s Jewishness decided according to who the mother is, while the twelve tribes, and the status of Cohen, Levi, or Yisrael, go
Pregnant wife of Cohen
Is it permissible for the pregnant wife of a Cohen to do mivtzaim in a hospital, or should she be concerned about the possibility of
Mohel married to non-Jewess
If a Mohel is married to a non-Jewess, may he perform circumcision?
Baalei Teshuva with friends from the past
My husband and I are baalei-tshuva. My husband keeps contact with friends from his past, some of whom are women, and does not hide it
Husband’s unacceptable behaviors
There are things about my husband that are totally unacceptable. He doesn’t get along with my family, argues with them all the time, and when
Tefillin without a shirt
Is it permissible to put Tefillin on a person who is not wearing a shirt? is an undershirt enough?
A Cross in the Pavement
In our city there is a large central square, in which there is a paved area designed like a cross. May we pass through the
Blessing on Water for medical purpose
The doctor says I must drink several liters of water daily. I carry a bottle of water all day and drink continuously in order to
Machine-made Tzitzit
There are hand-made Tzitzit available, and there are also machine-made ones available, and of course there is a price difference. According to Chabad custom, is
Family Feud
I am a child in a family where there is a feud between my parents and my uncles, and they are not on speaking terms
Women Working on Rosh Chodesh
I understand that on Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of the new Jewish month), women are not allowed to perform certain melachot (kinds of work which are
Cohanim at Graves of Tzadikim
Is it permissible for Cohanim (members of the Jewish priesthood) to go to gravesites of righteous people, like Rabbi Shimeon bar Yochai in Meron, Rabbi
Pouring Hot Water onto Meat
Is it problematic to pour hot water into a pot in which meaty food is cooking while steam from the food rises up to the
Food under Seat when Traveling
If I travel in a train or boat and have food under my seat, can it be eaten?
Women in Nida at Graves of Tzadikim
Is it permissible for women to go to gravesites of righteous people when they are in a state of nidah?
May Women Wear Tzitzit or Tefillin?
Women are allowed to perform time-controlled mitzvot and, according to Chabad custom, can also say the blessing “Who has sanctified us with His commandments …”
Women Laundering Clothes on Rosh Chodesh
Regarding the melacha of laundering clothes, today it only involves pressing a button. Is it still forbidden on Rosh Chodesh?
Using Glass for Both Milk & Meat
Is it necessary according to Chabad custom to use separate glasses (made of glass and for hot drinks) for meat and for dairy?