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Expand Article #28 - Using Maiser for Fundraising Events
Q:  1) There is a Hilula at my kehila to raise funds for the Jewish religious school my daughter goes to: Can I use maiser money to pay for the tickets to the Hilula? (there is diner and refreshments served). 2) There will be there a silent au ....


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Expand Article #27 - Are the new airport x-ray scanners problematic for women?
Q. Due to security measures, the airports are going to be putting in x-ray scanners that show people without their clothes. Is this going to be a problem for frum women?

A. Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a suggests that women should choose th ....


Posted 1/9/2010 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #26 - Attending a Simcha after Shloshim.
Q. Good friends have invited me to a L'Chaim in honour of their son's engagement. It will be after my Shloshim observance for my Father. There will be no music and guests will be coming and going over a three hour period. Can I attend?


Posted 1/9/2010 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #25 - Is there a deeper significance to the last word Itborach in the Ame Yehey Shemey Rabba line of the K
Q: Is there a deeper significance to the last word Itborach in the Ame Yehey Shemey Rabba line of the Kaddish?

A: The most important part of Kaddish is the congregation's response and central line: Yehai shmeh rabbah mevarach leolam ....


Posted 12/27/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (1)


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Expand Article #24 - Can I cook pizza in Fleishig oven
Q: I would like to make Pizza, but I have only one oven in which I cook my fleishig food uncovered. Can I make the Pizza? How? Also, If I bake cakes in my fleishig oven, can I eat them with milchigs? Thank you.

A: Horav Shlo ....


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Expand Article #23 - Is it Permitted to use Diapers with Indicators that Change Colour When Wet on Shabbos?
Q. Both infant Huggies and Pampers (size N) have the "wet" line which will change color when the baby is wet. Is this also a problem on Shabbos as it seems from the post by Star K? Does it matter what age the child is. I beleive these are the only ....


Posted 11/30/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #22 - Lost Track of Ma'aser.
Q: I try to keep track of how much ma'aser money I owe. However I did lose track of some small amounts of money that I earned. How should I go about giving ma'aser for this money?

A: According to Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit"a, the main is ....


Posted 9/19/2009 12:00 AM | Tell a Friend | Ask The Rabbi | Comments (0)


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Expand Article #20 - Is a robin kosher?
Q: is a robin kosher? (from my son)

A: The common robin as in Turdus migratorius, also called the North American Robin in practise should be regarded as not kosher. The Torah names twenty-four types of b ....


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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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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 ....


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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.



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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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