Halacha Deep Dive

Making a Bracha on Dessert 09.07.2023 20:50 ↓

Does dessert require it's own bracha? fruit? cake? ice cream?

Swimming on Shabbos 03.07.2023 16:37 ↓

Can you go swimming on Shabbos?

Getting Drinks in a Bar 21.06.2023 17:04 ↓

Can you drink a beer in a bar?

The Bracha on Sushi 12.06.2023 18:40 ↓

What bracha should be made on sushi? Mezonos? Shehakol? Haadama? Haeitz? All of them?

Making Sushi on Shabbos 05.06.2023 16:31 ↓

Can you make sushi on Shabbos?

Cosmetic Surgery 30.05.2023 21:45 ↓

Can a woman undergo cosmetic surgery? Can a man do the same?

Teaching Torah to Gentiles 21.05.2023 27:32 ↓

What to do when a Gentile wants to learn Torah

Dancing & Clapping by Kabbalos Shabbos 07.05.2023 23:52 ↓

Can you Dance or Clap during Kabbalos Shabbos? By an Aufruf or Sheva Brachos?

Amazon Packages That Come on Shabbos 30.04.2023 31:43 ↓

If your Amazon order comes on Shabbos can you use the package on Shabbos?

Buying Chametz After Pesach 23.04.2023 22:11 ↓

The halachic questions in buying from supermarkets after pesach. Is a mechira valid if the owner contines to do business with the chametz?

Owning Stock in a Company That Has Chametz 20.03.2023 17:36 ↓

Can you own stock in a company that has chametz? Do you have to sell your shares with the rest of your chametz? What is the halachic status of a corporation?

The Quinoa Kitniyos Question 13.03.2023 19:07 ↓

Is quinoa considered to be kitniyos?

Megillah on a Microphone 06.03.2023 18:17 ↓

Can you listen to megillah or havdalah on a microphone? Should you answer amen to a bracha heard on zoom?

Kosher Tuna 27.02.2023 20:46 ↓

Does tuna need a mashgiach temidi and bishul yisroel? 

Lab Grown Meat 19.02.2023 22:38 ↓

 Is it fleishig or parve? Does it need to come from a kosher animal?

Plunging a Toilet on Shabbos 12.02.2023 15:34 ↓

Can you fix a stuffed toilet on Shabbos? 

Adjusting Shabbos Clocks on Shabbos 05.02.2023 22:11 ↓

Can you adjust a Shabbos clock to make it go on or off earlier or later than it was set for?

Electric Shavers 29.01.2023 23:55 ↓

Shaving with an electric shaver, foil screens, lift and cut and creams.

Cholov Yisroel, Powdered Milk and DE 23.01.2023 24:35 ↓

The Halachic opinions of Cholov Yisroel and Cholov Stam and the practical applications of powdered milk and DE (dairy equipment). 

Shortcuts Through a Church and Other Uses of Church Property 23.01.2023 18:03 ↓

The Halachos of shortcuts through a Church and other uses of Church property

Noise on Shabbos; Amazon Key, Dishwashers and Alarm Clocks 23.01.2023 19:29 ↓

Can you schedule an Amazon Key delivery on Shabbos?  

Counting Towards a Minyan From the Ezras Noshim 23.01.2023 18:47 ↓

Can you be part of the minyan when you are in the womens section?

The Bracha on Pizza 23.01.2023 20:18 ↓

The proper bracha to make on various types of pizza

Commercial Websites, Automated Stock Sales and Ebay Auctions That Conclude on Shabbos 23.01.2023 20:18 ↓

Can you keep your website open on Shabbos? Can you bid in an eBay auction that will conclude on Shabbos?

The Bracha on Donuts 23.01.2023 20:45 ↓

Do you ever have to wash on a donut?