Rabbi Aaron Tendler
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Rabbi Aaron Tendler serves on the faculty of the Ner Israel Rabbinical College and is the Rabbi of the Etz Chaim Center of Valley Village, in Owings Mills, MD.
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Misleading Price-list
I am a the manager of a restaurant, and I ordered 100 pounds of chicken cutlets from a new supplier. On the price-list, in the price per pound column, it said that the cost was $3.53 per pound. On the…
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Women Attending a Funeral
My father died last month. My daughter is pregnant with her first child and I would not allow her to attend the funeral. It was my understanding that Jewish lore forbade pregnant women in the cemetery. I am now being…
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Walking Between Dogs, Palm Trees, and Women
In the Shulchan Aruch, it is stated, that two men may not allow a pig, a dog, or a woman to pass in between them; and it is prohibited to pass between two pigs, dogs or women respectively. Recently, my…
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A Nazirite in Today’s Day and Age
Nowadays, can one take a vow to become a Nazirite (see Numbers Chapter 6)? How would one observe this vow and how long is one obligated in such a decree? Answer: Thank you for your questions. If, nowadays, someone takes…
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Burial Beside Which Husband?
If a woman becomes a widow, remarries, and then dies many years later, is she buried next to the first husband, or second husband (i.e. the current husband)? Does it matter if the second husband is still alive? Answer: Thank…
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Monetary Obligations of a Husband
My husband and I both work, and we have been having some “discussions” regarding the level to which my husband must contribute to household expenses. (Don’t worry, we’re getting marriage counseling.) What are my rights according to Jewish law? Can…
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Wearing a Tallis Katan Directly on the Body
Is it necessary to wear an undergarment under the talis katan? Why/why not? Answer: Thank you for your question. The only reason to wear an undergarment under your talis katan would be if doing so would prevent the fringes themselves…
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Shaving During the Omer
Can a person shave his beard in the days of the omer? Answer: Thank you for your question. The custom is for a person to conduct himself as if he were in semi-mourning during a portion of the counting of…