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Expand Article #21 - Salads prepared on fleishik equipment
Q: Salads prepared on fleishik equipment. Are they Permitted to be eaten with milk meals as they are botel b’sishim? Commercial markets in Los Angles selling food must meet Health Dept. sanitay requirerments. Thank you for you assistance.
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Posted 7/26/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #18 - Bypassing a Mitzvah
 Dear Rabbi, Thank you for your prompt answer, I’ve got another question. If on Shabbat somebody is walking to a family Kidush where hes presence is important, and pases by a small shul and is asked to join in to complete the Minyan, is he o ....


Posted 6/10/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (1)


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Expand Article #19 - Rainbow blessings
  BS"D Dear Rabbi, Shalom, 1.Regarding the rainbow that one sees in Niagara Falls, Should one recite the blessing ? 2. Is that ok for a person who has seen a rainbow to inform a friend that there is a rainbow outside so that he may gain another ....


Posted 6/10/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #16 - Brocho when drinking unflavored Metamusil solution
Q: Dear Rabbi,

Does one make a Brocho when drinking unflavored Metamusil solution as it does not provide any nourishment?

Isaac


A: Dear Isaac,

Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit"a is of the opinion t ....


Posted 5/28/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #17 - Shavous - Zman Tefillah, Hadlakah and custom to eat dairy
Q: Dear Rabbi,

1) - As we begin Shavuoth, we wait to pray tefilath Maariv until nightfal, if somebody keeps usually Rabeinu Tam, does he have to wait now too?

2) - When do women light the candles on first night Shavuoth? ....


Posted 5/28/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #15 - Gilgulim of Moshe Rabbeinu, A"H
Q: Hi Rabbi, We know that Moshe Rabbeinu, A"H, is the gilgul of Hevel. Is it possible that Moshe was reincarnated again? And if so, what do we know about this?

Thanks, Eric

A:  Besides Hevel as the source of Moishe Ra ....


Posted 5/7/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #14 - Sinus Rinse on Yom Tov
Q- I find it Beneficial for my allergies to use a sinus rinse, basically it's sea salt and water sprayed up the nasal passage. Can I do so on 2nd day Yom Tov? Can I use the sodium chloride solution provided?

A- According to Horav Shlomo Mi ....


Posted 5/1/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #12 - Toaster Oven for Pesach
Q. Dear Rabbi, I don’t have a self clean oven and I wanted to buy a toaster oven for Pesach. I heard that they test it with a piece of bread. Is this true? If so how would I kasher it for Pesach?

A. Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit"a surpr ....


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Expand Article #13 - Blechs/Hot Plates for Shabbos
Michael .....sent the following.

Hi, I am looking for places within Toronto that sell Blechs/hot plates for shabbos. Can you please recomend some locations (other than the Israeli source). Time is of great importance thanks.



Posted 5/1/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #10 - When is one Requred to Recite Birchas Hagomel
Q. I heard that if someone is in a car that spins out on the Highway and miraculously does not get hit by another car, one does not recite Birchas Hagomel. But if one is struck by a car and survives, he would be required to recite Birchas Hagomel. ....


Posted 3/6/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (1)


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Expand Article #11 - Taking Food Home From a Shiva House
Q. I attended my friend's mother's funeral and they held a reception after the levaya at the old age home where her mother lived. After the reception, my friend insisted that I take home some of the left over food. Is it OK for us to eat it?


Posted 3/6/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #9 - Event Taking Place in a Non Orthodox Shul
Q. Should FrumToronto post an event taking place in a Non Orthodox Shul if the event is run by an Orthodox organization?

A. Horav's Shlomo Miller Shlit"a opinion is that you should not post this event on Frum Toronto website as your mi ....


Posted 3/2/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #7 - Washing dishes with liquid dish soap & cold water on Shabbat
Q. Shalom, Washing dishes with liquid dish soap & cold water on Shabbat is allow as far as I know. May I use a dish cloth or sponge to make the dish & tableware 100% clean? Thank you for your previous help.

A. Washing ....


Posted 2/12/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #8 - Commercial activity as a chessed with profits going to Tzeddakah. Can this count as Maiser money?
Q. Sometimes I do a commercial activity as a chessed. For a variety of reasons, I let the person I do it for know that 100% of the money they give me will go to tzeddakah (charity). Can we both count this as maiser money?

A. Horav Sh ....


Posted 2/12/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #6 - Does a tooth require a proper Burial?
Q. The dentist took out a broken tooth in 2 parts, I wanted to keep the "broken tooth", but the dentist put in the garbage, what does the Halacha say regarding this issue? Thank you.

A. The Mishnah in Oh ....


Posted 2/7/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #5 - Framing a Picture of a Rainbow
Q. BS"D Dear Rabbi, A child took a picture of the the rainbow. Since it is a beautiful natural scene he would like to frame it. Is that ok? Thanks!

A. The Gemara mentions on Chagigah 16-a: “Whoever has no heed for the honor of ....


Posted 1/20/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #4 - Megule in the Refrigerator Over Night
Q. B"H Dear Rabbi, A person had opened a soda can and I put it (somewhat opened) in the refrigerator over night. What is the halachic status of the soda can drink regarding "Megule"?

A. The prohibition of “Gilui” or uncovered ....


Posted 1/20/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #3 - Wearing (carrying) glasses on Shabbat in Reshus Harabim vs hearing aides w/batteries both medical
Q. Wearing (carrying) glasses on Shabbat in Reshus Harabim vs hearing aides w/batteries both medical. Are both they allowed?

A. Wearing prescription glasses when needed is permitted in a Reshus harabim. Hearing aids for people who ne ....


Posted 12/31/2008 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #2 - Are Full Throttle energy drinks Kosher in Canada?
Q: I was recently in Vancouver and ate at the JCC which is under the BCK. I noticed that they were selling Full Throttle energy drinks (made by Coca Cola) but not bearing any hechsher. I do know that these drinks DO have an OU on them in most ....


Posted 12/31/2008 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #1 - Can you explain the Akaida Yitzchok to me?
Q: Can you explain the Akaida Yitzchok to me? I heard he did die but didn’t go to shamayim and came back to Avraham years later.

A: In Vaikrah 26-42 the verse says: ”Then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and also My covenant with ....


Posted 12/26/2008 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)



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