Washing Baby's Hands

Question: A woman on our block is quite a nuisance to all the neighbors. She owns about 20 cats and about five dogs. The dogs are not such a problem, aside from the occasional noise – which doesn't disturb us much, although it does bother her next-door neighbors – and they are locked in her…

Question: Strangely enough, a scallion plant sprouted in the middle of our lawn after Rosh Hashonoh. I have no idea when it took root, but chances are it was before Rosh Hashonoh (I am guessing it came in with the grass). Due to the uncertainty, should I assume that issur sefichim applies to it? If…

Question: I just got a new toaster, and when I was going to open it, I discovered that the screw head is not a standard one; I'll need a Torx® Key to open it. In case you don't know, a Torx® key is exactly like a screwdriver, except that instead of a flat head or…

Question: Often I want to eat in a catering hall or restaurant and would like your opinion as to whether the kashrus is of a high enough standard for me. Can you give me a list of questions to ask that would help you to determine whether I should eat there? Answer: Choosing a restaurant…

Question: Answer: People often entertain themselves by poking fun at the ruthlessness and opportunism of lawyers, but when it is their turn to stand before a judge they invariably want the most aggressive, polished attorney at their side. For a defendant in a secular court of law this is acceptable; however, the legitimacy of an…

Question: My co-worker and I are embroiled in a business dispute. We have split up but have not found common ground to resolve many issues concerning the division of assets, profits on past accounts, and salaries. Part of the dispute revolves around whether or not I am a partner in the company or a salaried…