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Common Shailas

Every Jew has questions that they’ve never asked. Rabbi Ulman answers all your common shailas (questions) in a succinct manner focusing on all Halachic authorities and providing insight into different customs. Whether you’re a Torah veteran or dipping your toe back into Yiddishkeit, you’ll be able to follow this podcast with ease. Rabbi Ulman is Av Beis Din of the Sydney Beth Din and founder of Chabad of Bondi. His knowledge is sought after in all areas of Jewish law. If you have any questions or comments, please email [email protected]

What is the latest time I can put on Tefillin?

5 mins; September 04, 2023

Can a man and a women have yichud on zoom?

1 min; September 03, 2023

Can a man and a woman be in a car together by themselves?

55 secs; August 31, 2023

Do I have to honour a step parent?

2 mins; August 30, 2023

Will noahides be resurrected with Moshiach?

26 secs; August 29, 2023

Is adoption a mitzvah?

1 min; August 28, 2023

Can noahides marry each other?

1 min; August 27, 2023

Can I borrow money from the Tzedakah box?

29 secs; August 24, 2023

Is it better to keep a minhag or honour ones parents?

43 secs; August 23, 2023

How should I hold my Kiddush cup?

1 min; August 22, 2023

Can I take another Jew to secular court?

43 secs; August 21, 2023

Can I ask another Rav a question if I got an answer from another Rav?

26 secs; August 20, 2023

Can I go into business with a non-frum Jew if they may work on Shabbos?

1 min; August 17, 2023

Do I keep my gartel on until Aleinu?

26 secs; August 16, 2023

Can I use Hashem's name if I am helping someone else make a bracha?

14 secs; August 15, 2023

Why do some people lift up their Tzitzis during Hagba?

1 min; August 14, 2023

Do I put the Tallis over my head when davening?

4 mins; August 13, 2023

Do I wear a Tallis before marriage?

1 min; August 10, 2023

When quoting a pasuk, can I use Hashem's name?

22 secs; August 10, 2023

Do we say Tachanun if there is a mourner at Shul?

1 min; August 08, 2023

Can I watch Shabbos services via CCTV?

4 mins; August 07, 2023

Should I married woman cover her hair when sleeping?

19 secs; August 06, 2023

Should I say 'bless you' when someone sneezes?

1 min; August 03, 2023

Can I take medical marijuana?

3 mins; August 02, 2023

What do I do if I join a minyan just before shkiah and they have already davened?

2 mins; August 02, 2023

Should I bless my kids on Shabbos?

6 mins; July 27, 2023

Can I celebrate Mothers/Fathers day?

25 secs; July 26, 2023

Why do we say Hallel during Hanukkah and not Purim?

12 mins; July 25, 2023

What is the function of a Mamzer?

9 mins; July 24, 2023

What is a Mamzer?

9 mins; July 24, 2023

Does whisky need to be certified kosher?

25 secs; July 17, 2023

If I daven Maariv early, do I include Rosh Chodesh prayers if the next day is not Rosh Chodesh?

6 mins; July 16, 2023

Why do we say Musaf on Rosh Chodesh?

3 mins; July 13, 2023

What is the source of saying 100 blessings a day?

5 mins; July 12, 2023

Can I use a surrogate Mother to have a child if I am unable to conceive naturally?

14 mins; July 11, 2023

If I wake in the middle of the night, do I need to wash my hands and mouth in order to have a drink of water?

5 mins; July 10, 2023

Does an engagement have any halachic significance?

3 mins; July 10, 2023

Was the Rebbe in favour of making aliyah?

1 min; July 06, 2023

What do I do on a Yahrzeit?

18 mins; July 05, 2023

Can someone commit assisted suicide?

2 mins; July 04, 2023

Is a Kesuba still kosher if the witnesses are not kosher?

17 mins; July 03, 2023

Should someone who is converting put on tefillin?

17 mins; July 02, 2023

Is a woman wearing a sheitel an issue of maris ayin?

2 mins; June 19, 2023

Can I make a bracha for someone else?

2 mins; June 18, 2023

Can I remove a tattoo?

3 mins; June 15, 2023

Can I go to a reform funeral?

5 mins; June 14, 2023

Can I go to a reform wedding?

8 mins; June 13, 2023

How many people need to daven to form a minyan?

2 mins; June 12, 2023

What is the latest you can daven Mincha?

9 mins; June 11, 2023

What is Pesach Sheini?

5 mins; May 28, 2023

What should I study on Shavuos?

2 mins; May 23, 2023

How often should a woman daven?

8 mins; May 22, 2023

What is Lag B'Omer?

4 mins; May 21, 2023

Should I read the 10 commandments on Shavuos if I'm not with a minyan?

4 mins; May 18, 2023

Why do we learn Sota during the Omer?

2 mins; May 17, 2023

Can I listen to music during the omer?

1 min; May 03, 2023

Can I get married during the omer?

4 mins; May 02, 2023

What is Pruzbul?

5 mins; May 01, 2023

Do you make Hagomel after a procedure?

5 mins; April 30, 2023

Can I get a haircut during the omer?

26 secs; April 27, 2023

What do you do if you miss davening?

5 mins; April 27, 2023

Should a man go to mikvah everyday?

11 mins; April 26, 2023

Should a man use the mikvah?

9 mins; April 26, 2023

Can I gamble?

7 mins; April 18, 2023

Can I skydiving?

4 mins; April 17, 2023

What happens if someone ate my Eruv Tavshilin?

8 mins; April 13, 2023

What happens if I miss counting the Omer?

2 mins; April 10, 2023

Should I peel vegetables on Pesach?

3 mins; April 10, 2023

Can I visit a cemetery on Chol Hamoed?

2 mins; April 04, 2023

What to do in a share house during Pesach?

1 min; April 03, 2023

What should I do about my pet food during Pesach?

3 mins; April 02, 2023

Can I take medication on Pesach?

2 mins; March 30, 2023

What do I do if I find Chametz on Pesach?

8 mins; March 29, 2023

Do I need to kasher my glass utensils for Pesach?

6 mins; March 28, 2023

What happens if the person who buys the communities Chametz decides to keep it?

6 mins; March 27, 2023

How do I rid myself of chametz on Pesach?

13 mins; March 26, 2023

Can you marry someone who has committed adultery?

6 mins; March 20, 2023

Can I daven (pray) in English?

7 mins; March 19, 2023

Are there any issues of yichud on Zoom?

2 mins; March 16, 2023

Can a routine surgery occur on a Friday?

4 mins; March 15, 2023

Can I attend a funeral of a Jew that is being cremated?

8 mins; March 12, 2023

Does a gated housing community have an in-built eruv?

29 secs; March 09, 2023

Can I castrate an animal?

2 mins; March 08, 2023

Why do we get drunk on Purim?

15 mins; March 05, 2023

Can I kill an insect?

7 mins; February 26, 2023

If pareve food cooked on meat utensils, do I need to wait to eat diary?

3 mins; February 23, 2023

Should I say Tehillim after davening?

8 mins; February 22, 2023

What is the mitzvah of Kiddush on Shabbos evening?

3 mins; February 21, 2023

Why the different nusach for Kiddush on Shabbos day?

3 mins; February 20, 2023

What do I do if someone gives me an xmas gift?

7 mins; February 19, 2023

Can I hug my Mother/Father in-law?

1 min; February 16, 2023

Does a child holding a Chumash count in a minyan?

6 mins; February 15, 2023

Can I take a flight on Friday afternoon?

6 mins; February 13, 2023

Can a Kohen who marries a non Jew duchen?

11 mins; February 12, 2023

My child turned TV on during Shabbos, can I turn it off?

1 min; February 08, 2023

Why do Lubavitch wear larger Tefillin?

11 mins; February 07, 2023

Is Turkey kosher?

6 mins; February 06, 2023

If I forget to light Yahrzeit candle, can I light next day?

6 mins; February 05, 2023

Can I make my bed on Shabbos?

40 secs; February 02, 2023

Can you eat fish and dairy together?

11 mins; February 01, 2023

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