1)      Did the Kohanim guarding the Beis haMikdosh sleep on the floor?[1]

2)      How should one measure chocolate wafers for Brocho Acharona?[2]

3)      I have a Hoodie that has “Fear G-d” emblazoned on the sleeve. Is it okay for me to wear it?[3]

4)      One of our regulars has begun bringing her dog with her to Shabbos morning services. Other congregants are bothered by this. Any advice?[4]

5)      May a bochur take food from the Yeshiva’s kitchen before mealtimes? After all, that food is earmarked for the bochurim’s benefit.[5]

6)      Legally when someone declares bankruptcy, he cannot be compelled to pay his outstanding loans. Is this recognised in halacha – due to דינא דמלכותא דינא?⁠

7)      When blowing Shofar for a woman, may one say the brocho with her word for word?[7]

8)     In his Sidur, the Alter Rebbe advises to cut off the corner of a blanket used during daytime, to avoid the need for Tzitzis. Why is this not followed widely?[8]

[1] משנה ריש תמיד; מדות

[2] בסדר ברה"נ פ"ג ה"ב מבואר

[3] ראה שוע"ר סי' פה ס"ג; שלחן

[4] ראה שלחן מנחם ח"א

[5] ראה שו"ת שבט הלוי

[6] ראה פתחי חושן על הלכות

[7] בספר נתיבים בשדה השליחות ח"ב

[8] ראה שוע"ר סי' יח ס"ה; סדור הל'