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Question: I don’t feel well, should I still try and fast tomorrow?

Answer: No – only those that are able to should try to fast on Erev Rosh Chodesh.


Question: Do we recite the entire Yom Kippur Kotton Tefila?

Answer: Yes, besides for the יג’ מדות –
אבינו מלכנו normally wouldn’t be said because it’s Erev Rosh Chodesh, but due to the עת צרה it should be recited


Question: I usually don’t sell real Chometz, instead I donate/dispose. With possible food shortages, can I sell this year?

Answer: Yes – Lechatchila


Question: I have a granite counter-top with a hole in it. The home is filled with Stone, how can I kasher?

Answer: Kasher the rest of the counter and cover the cracked area with tape


Question: Why do we need kosher soap, it’s not fit for consumption?

Answer: It’s a Chumra B’alma, if you can’t get with a hechsher, just use regular soap.


Question: Is ליל שימורים also a protection against Corona virus?

Answer: IY”H it won’t be relevant by then. If it is, then it’s not a protection because it’s שכיח היזיקא


Question: The car has a lot of cracks that are very difficult to get to, I know there’s real Chometz in there, what should I do?

Answer: If you really can’t get to it, then you could just leave it


Question: I left my dira in a hurry and there’s Chometz there. I can’t find anyone to go in and clean it for me. Should I do a mechira or be mafkir?

Answer: Do a mechira, either with a Rov in Yerushalayim or someone locally that will do a Mechiras Yud Guimmel


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