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

New question on AskTheRav.com: What makes a name Jewish? Is Victoria a Jewish name? My grandmother, who passed away recently was named Victoria . That was her only name. I would like to name my daughter after her but my husband says it’s not a Jewish name, I want to know what makes a name Jewish. See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Most minyonim daven very fast and I’m a slow davener. I’m familiar with the Rebbe’s horaah that one needs only to begin with the minyan, and doesn’t have to run after them. See the rest of the question, and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Can a bottle of non-Mevushal wine be considered Mevushal if some Mevushal wine is mixed in? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: When saying Pirkei Avos should the names of Hashem be said? (Some Pesukim with Hashem’s name are not full Pesukim. Also Sheyibaneh (Avos 5:20) etc). See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Is it our Minhag to make Shlissel Challah? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Can I keep other things (ex. Shema card, a Mivtzoim Yarmulke) in my Tefillin bags? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: We had moved out of our house a year ago to do renovations. The house is almost ready for us to move back. Are we allowed to move back during sefira, or should we push ourselves to go back for Pesach (which is extremely difficult but not impossible.) See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Is it permitted to go swimming or dip one’s feet in a swimming pool on Shabbos or Yom Tov? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: May we eat butter on Matzah or is that classified as Gebroks? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Is it permitted to paint as a Chol Hamoed activity with the family? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: I’m eating some cake or fruit or fish etc., is there a simple way to estimate if it’s a Kazayis? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: My doctor told me to get the vaccine. I scheduled my appointment to get it next Sunday. They said that 3 weeks later I need to get the second vaccine. My question is, am I allowed to get it on chol hamoed? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Is one allowed to send a Private (WhatsApp) message to a Frum Yid who is in a time zone where it’s already (or: still) Shabbos? See the rest of the question, and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: How particular should one be to wear a silk kapoteh, and is there any times where silk is not necessary? What is our view on wearing a kapoteh which is partially silk, since silk can be quite costly? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: In a few days will be the anniversary of my entering the hospital with corona, r”l. My question is, when and how to celebrate my miraculous recovery. Three options: The day I entered the hospital, the day I returned home or when Hashem granted me the miraculous turnaround from “near falling of the cliff” to back to life? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya 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

New question on AskTheRav.com: Being that now many shluchim will have to make outdoor kriyas Megillah, are they allowed to use a non electric megaphone (acoustic), being that it’s just a “Kol Havarah” and they’ll also be “B’rov Am Hadras Melech”? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

New questions on AskTheRav.com: Does Mishloach Manos need to be handed directly to the Shliach? Does the Shliach need to be appointed before Purim? And can the Shiach prepare the package himself before Purim? See the full questions, and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s responses • Full Story

New question on AskTheRav.com: Our school kitchen prepares food for multiple school buildings. The food is prepared in the kitchen and then some of it is also transported to other locations. Generally we have a regular, frum driver, but many times it is transported via car service. See the rest of the question, and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story

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