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

When we need to wash our hands?

Chapter eight-part three

Chapter eight-part three

Oh, Freedom!

Why did the Torah allow the impoverished to be sold into slavery, instead of forcing the rich to support them? And how can we learn to deal with thieves from the Torah?