Ask The Rabbi

Ask The Rabbi

רב משיב: Rabbi Meir Arad

SHABBAT

Does it make a difference whether I speak on the phone or send a text

SLICHOT

Who should be appointed to lead the congregation in saying the Slichot?

SLICHOT

If a person is in mourning, may he lead the services during the High Holidays

SHABBAT

If I am aware already before Shabbat that there is a chance that there will

Q. We have the possibility to choose a Shofar blower who is decent and G-d-fearing,

RITUAL IMMERSION IN A LAKE

Is it permissible for a woman to perform her ritual immersion, tvila, in a lake?

ELUL

Where is it written that people should bless each other for the New Year?

SLICHOT

Is there a custom whereby the Shaliach Tzibbur who leads the Slichot also leads the

SLICHOT

Is the Shaliach Tzibbur required to wear a Tallit for Slichot?

SLICHOT

What should be done during the days of Slichot if there was a minyan at

SLICHOT

What is the Chabad custom regarding a mourner leading the prayer services?

ELUL

Is it important to check Tefillin and Mezuzot during the month of Elul?

ELUL

Is there good reason to add on in reciting Psalms during the month of Elul

ELUL

What are the different sources and customs for reciting the Psalm, “LeDovid? HaShem Ori vYishei?

SHABBAT

Regarding payment for my job, I am paid on a monthly basis, and I’m speaking

SHABBAT

Q. Is it permissible to perform actions for the comfort or convenience of the driver

SHABBAT

In the event that I am unable to go home on Shabbat or Chag, I

jasidut

¿Cómo se puede diferenciar entre los diferentes tipos de deseos? ¿Cuál es el camino interior

SHABBAT

Q. Could you please explain the details involved in driving a vehicle while working on

SHABBAT

Regarding returning home on Shabbat or Yom Tov, is it permissible to return home when

Q. A person prepared cookies where the majority of the liquid ingredients was fruit juice,

Q. A woman lost her son unfortunately, and is now sitting shiva for her sister.