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Are all non-observant Jews tinokot shenishbu?

Question: What is the Rav's opinion on מחללי שבת בפרהסיא as תינוקות שנשבו? Should one refer to non observant Jews who don't observe...

Shaving, and Shaving during Chol HaMoed

Question: I don't understand why we are told (by some at least) that we can’t shave during Hol Hamoed. Would you also say the same? Does...

Rabbi David Bar-Hayim conducts Noachide ceremony upon birth of Anavah Murdoch

Haircuts for Kohanim

Question: Must a Kohen nowadays make sure to take a haircut at least once every 30 days? Answer: Such a requirement does not exist so...

Shaving with Electric Razor

Question: May one use an electric razor? Answer: One may use an electric razor only on those parts of the face specified in the Talmud. ...

Halacha Concerning Joining and Participating in Non-Jewish Courts?

Question: What is the halacha concerning joining and participating with non-Jewish courts? Answer: It is permissible in Chutz laAretz -...

Haircuts During the Three Weeks and Nine Days

Question: Am I allowed to get a haircut during the Three Weeks.? Also, can my wife get a haircut before the Nine Days? Thank you Answer:...

Shaving with an Electric Shaver

Question: I asked my friend what exactly he did to the shaver I gave to him to make it kosher (in his opinion). He told me that he...