Praise in Prayer
Hello, Throughout all the prayers we say, most of them are talking about praise. i was wondering why it is like that? Hashem is so major, so then why does he need us to constantly praise him? Thank You!
Congratulations, from Brazil
Congratulations for the amazing work , I do enjoy and learn a lot… special fan of rabbi Tatz, whom I ‘ ve heard and read since 2000’s. Please continue the great work you’ve all done, Many thanks, From São Paulo, Brazil
How Soon Must We Wash upon Arising?
Dear Rabbi, I read in the Mishna Brurah (Siman 1-2), that if someone is not within 4 cubits of water when he wakes up that he should go as quickly as possible to a place in his house where he can wash his hands. How necessary is this? Please be honest with me Rabbi, do […]
Why Can’t a Woman Sing in front of Men
Hi! i was singing at a hospital for a girl who was not religious. when i had told the father that our religion prohibits singing in front of men, He asked me why?
Organ Donation in Halachah
Bsd. Please, allow me to state my request. I am a member of the Torah observant community in The Netherlands. We are developing a campaign in The Netherlands to highlight the Torah point of view with regard to so-called euthanasia, physician-assisted-suicide, and donation of organs. Question: do you have a pocket-book in digital format or […]
Marriage
I understand that most Jewish couples get a civil wedding certificate before going under the chuppah. If the Jewish wedding has to be delayed (eg, the couple is having difficulty raising funds for a wedding, or it will be a long time before the relatives and friends they want to celebrate with can get together […]
Toveling Electrical Appliances
Shalom, What are the major opinions among the contemporary poskim regarding the requirement of toiveling electric kitchen apparatuses? I am specifically referring to items that will be rendered broken when completely submerged in water. Specifically, an electric water kettle made of metal. I once heard that if the item is plugged into the wall, it […]
May a Parent hit his child nowadays to teach Discipline, if the child hit his Sibling?
Since our daughter was born two years ago, our oldest child (a boy 5 years old) has acted like he’s in competition with her, and often times he even hits her. We are in disagreement as to whether it is permissible to hit him after he hits her, in order to teach him discipline. What […]
Woman’s obligation in marriage
I often hear that a woman is supposed to “obey” her husband. What does it mean to “obey” ones husband?
Cohen cannot marry a divorcee
Can a Rabbi marry a Cohen with a Divorcee?
