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Tzedakah and Maaser

Said He Would Donate to a Synagogue

Shnayim mikra ve-echad targum

Reciting Shnayim Mikra Ve'Echad Targum on Friday Night

Separating men and women

Shaking Hands with a Sister

Touching a Niece

Wedding meal and Sheva Berachos

Woman as a New Face

Writing the Name of a Convert in a Ketubah

Blessing of Shehecheyanu on an Inherited Coat

Other forbidden activities

Diaper Changing Color on Shabbat

Electric appliances

Oven with Unknown Kashrut Status

Tearing at the Western Wall

Fasting on Rosh Chodesh before a Wedding

Other situations

Touching Shoes for Sale

Blessing on Washing Hands and Returning to Sleep

Tzitzit on a Garment with a Slight Opening