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Question from AskTheRav: Is there any issue in traveling to see a solar eclipse? And should I make a bracha if I see the eclipse? • Read More, Audio
AskTheRav.com: Is it our Minhag to make Shlissel Challah? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story
Question: I am very confused about this. All the years I’ve heard that most poskim maintain that quinoa is considered kitniyos. Now I am hearing that there is new information on the topic and that is been agreed that it is not kitniyos. May I use it on Pesach or not? • Full Answer
What is the practical approach towards getting drunk on Purim? Is it required? To what extent? Are there restrictions or qualifications? Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun answers • Full Article
From Beis Moshiach Magazine: When Should a Name Be Changed? Is It True That One Shouldn’t Share a Name with an In-Law? By HaRav Yosef Yeshaya Braun shlita, Mara D’Asra and member of the Badatz of Crown Heights • Full Article
In anticipation of the approaching 10th of Teves fast – may it be transformed to one of joy and celebration, we present the laws and customs in a clear and easy format, excerpted from the guide published by the Rabbonim of Crown Heights • Halachos
What is the correct Bracha on doughnuts? Can a doughnut be squeezed of its oil on Shabbos? Do doughnuts need to be Bishul Yisroel? Rabbi Braun of the Badatz of Crown Heights Answers • Full Article
New question on AskTheRav.com: In light with the Rav’s message about the early Purim Seudah as Purim is Erev Shabbos – can one be Yoitze with Milchigs? See Rabbi Braun’s response • Full Story
New question on AskTheRav.com: Sometimes the Rebbe said that there is the gezeira against Mashke on Purim regarding Bochrim and sometimes the Rebbe said that there is no gezeira. What should I do? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story
The following question was submitted to AsktheRav.com: There were recently accusations regarding a specific author of children’s books that he acted inappropriately. I saw different statements going around about how to treat his books. I want to know what the right thing to do is in the eyes of the Beis Din • Get the Answer
Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Garden House 1386 S. Johns PL
Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.
Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.
