Lie or Not to Lie? To Get Drunk or Not to Get Drunk?
By Rabbi Berach Steinfeld
Rav Yehudah tells us in the gemara in Bava Metzia, daf chof gimmel, amud bais that there are three things a talmid chacham is permitted to lie about....
Is Bankruptcy Mutar According to Halachah?
Adapted for print from audio shiur delivered by Rav Yitzchak Grossman
Dan walked into the kitchen, peering at his gold watch, the arms pointed at 2...
What is First on Chanukah
By Rabbi Berach Steinfeld
The Gemara in Yuma 33b discusses the topic of “Ein Mavirin al Hamitzvos.” Rashi explains that one who encounters a mitzvah should not leave it. We learn this...
Knives for Milchigs and Fleishigs
Knives and other sharp utensils used to cut or grate, which are designated for meat or dairy, should L'Chatchilah not be used to cut...
Taanis Esther Mukdam, Today
By Rabbi Daniel Travis
"The prophets and the beis din in the days of Mordechai and Esther commanded that we should read the megilah on...
Hilchos Chanukah: Waiting for Your Wife
If one will not be home to light at the proper time, but plans to return at night while members of the...
Watch: Halachic Ramifications Of Severe Weather Challenges On Shabbos: Flooding on Shabbos
In light of the unfortunate situation in Houston, STAR-K presents the following clips, from a previously recorded webinar, which discuss various halachic ramifications of...
Interfering with Business Deals in Halacha
In light of our earlier story here regarding the Twin Rivers Yeshiva, we present this brief halachic discussion by Rabbi Yehonoson Dovid Hool:
Question:...
Business Halacha: Delaying Payment Until Receipt of Bill
Q: When I asked my dentist about paying for his services, he said, "We'll bill you." Is it permissible to delay payment until receiving...
Poskim: No Problem with Chometz in Township-Owned Trash Bins
Lakewood, NJ - Lakewood, an area of 26 square miles, has 217 miles of Township streets. It also has thousands upon thousands of garbage receptacles...
Hilschos Tisha B’Av: A Review
By Rabbi Yissachar Dov Krakowski, Matzav.com
The following is meant as a convenient review of Halachos pertaining to Tisha B'Av. The Piskei Din for the most...
Hilchos Chanukah: Oil or Candles?
B'dieved one may light all night until Alos Hashachar (according to some, even less than a half hour before). However, if no...
Business Halacha: Renting a Summer Home
Q: I am renting a summer home for July and August at $2,500 a month. The landlord is willing to accept $4,500 if the...
Israel’s Securities Authority (ISA) Approves Heter Iska
On Tuesday, for the first time, the Israeli Securities Authority published a staff position regarding the "Heter Iska" (literally meaning exemption contract, which is an halachic method...
Seuda Shlishis: Hamotzi, Mezonos or a Blatt Gemara
By Rabbi Mordechai Fishman
The שלחו ערוך (סימן רצ"א סעף ה') brings four opinions as to what a person should eat for סעודה שלישית. The...
Listen: Bilam, Social Media & The Three Weeks
Rabbi Dovid A Gross of Kehillas Beis Doniel in Cleveland Hts, OH:
Things To Remember for Bedikas Chometz Tonight, Tuesday Evening, April 7th
1. The search for Chometz should ideally begin immediately after Tzeis Hakochavim, and not be delayed until later on at night.
2. Before beginning the...
Women and Tekiyas Shofar
By Rabbi Berach Steinfeld
The Gemara in Kiddushin, daf lamed gimmel, amud bais says that women are exempt regarding the mitzvah of tekiyas shofar since the mitzvah is a time bound mitzvah. The Shulchan Aruch in siman taf kuf...
How Does The OU Deal With Jewish-Owned Companies During Pesach?
Q. How does the OU deal with Jewish-owned companies during Pesach?
A. Jewish-owned companies are not permitted to produce chametz on Pesach. They are required...
