Festivals

Question: Does the issue of cutting hair on Rosh Chodesh apply to a moustache as well? Answer: Although from a

Question: I saw that according to the Arizal if one fasts during the aseres yemei teshuva, this could rectify all

Question: We live in chutz lo’oretz and are planning on coming to Israel for Succos. Are we supposed to observe

Question: During the nine days can one shower for Shabbos on Thursday night if there won’t be time on Friday?

. Question: Does the Mishna Berura address smoking (cigarettes) on Yom Tov? Answer: The Bi’ur Halocho (Siman 514) discusses smoking

. Question: Is it permitted to grate potatoes on Yom Tov with a grater? Answer: Regarding grating on Yom Tov,

Question: Is there any room for leniency regarding shi’urim on the second Seder night? Answer: The Remo (Orach Chayim Siman

Question: Can a non-Jewish gardener come as usual on chol hamoed? Answer: Gardening is generally forbidden on chol hamoed (c.f.

Question: During bein hametzorim, I usually say tikkun chatzos (tikkun Rachel) at chatzos hayom. During shemitta year in Israel, should