A database of Jewish questions and answers

Various questions on Passover

Is it permissible to polish shoes on the eve of Passover after midday?

Various questions on Passover

Is it permissible to cut nails on the eve of Passover after midday?

Search for chametz

What is the proper order for performing the Bedikat Chametz?

Eiruv tavshilin

What is Eruv Tavshilin?

Eiruv tavshilin

Using a Boiled Egg for Eruv Tavshilin

Eiruv tavshilin

Does a guest need to make an Eruv Tavshilin?

Eiruv tavshilin

Until what time is it permissible to cook on Yom Tov for Shabbat?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Should a woman count the Omer?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to move into a new apartment or relocate during the days of the Omer count?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to buy new clothes during the Counting of the Omer?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to go to the beach, pool, etc., during the days of the Omer count?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to buy or renovate a house during the days of the Counting of the Omer?

Haircuts and shaving

Is it permissible to get a haircut on Rosh Chodesh during the days of the Omer count?

Haircuts and shaving

What are the prohibited activities during the days of the Omer count?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Is it preferable for women to count the Omer without a blessing?