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

New question on AskTheRav.com: Are there different types of Shaimos with different rules? Can it buried inside garbage bags or cardboard boxes? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response to these and other questions • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: If one didn’t finish saying “B’reech Shemay” and they closed the Aron already, can he finish it while the Torah is out, or is it only when the Aron is open? If not, can he finish it when they reopen it to put the Torah back? See the rest of the question, and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: I’ve experienced and been told that it’s good to vent. I’m wondering though how this can work if it can turn on Lashon Hora. See the rest of the question, and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: May one interrupt while reading Shnayim Mikra? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story