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Shayla is an online Halakhic resource run by graduates of Hilkhata – Matan Jerusalem’s five-year Advanced Halakhic Institute. Shayla answers a growing need for an accessible go-to address for Jewish women and students seeking Halakhic guidance.
Our Halakhic Responders have extensive backgrounds in Torah learning. They are all Torah educators actively involved in their communities. Answers are reviewed by the editorial Halakhic board: Harav HaDayan Ariel Holland, Rabbanit Surale Rosen and Rav Yehoshua Mayerson.
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Tachanun on the Day of Naming a Girl
A Teshuva on: Tachanun on the day of naming a girl
Bringing a Small Baby to a Shiva
A Teshuva on: Tachanun on the day of naming a girl
'Purim Meshulash' – Three days of Purim
A Teshuva on: What are the laws of Purim Meshulash?
Women and Alcohol on Purim
A Teshuva on: Does a woman have to drink on Purim?
Donating Hair During the Three Weeks
A Teshuva on: Donating Hair During the Three Weeks
Using a Salad Spinner on Shabbat
A Teshuva on: Using a Salad Spinner on Shabbat
What if I ate before Havdalah and then forgot to make Havdalah?
A Teshuva on: What if I ate before Havdalah and then forgot to make Havdalah?
How many Shabbat candles should one light? Should we add candles for additional household members? What happens in case of divorce?
How many Shabbat candles should one light? Should we add candles for additional household members? What happens in case of divorce?
Can a daughter pierce her mother’s ear?
A Teshuva on: Can a daughter pierce her mother’s ear?
Should I Cover my Hair at Home when Saying a Bracha?
A Teshuva on: hair covering at home when saying a Bracha
When do we add the prayer for dew and rain?
A Teshuva on: When do we add the prayer for dew and rain
Mishloach Manot during Quarantine
A Teshuva on: Mishloach Manot during Quarantine
May I keep a souvenir figurine of a god?
A Teshuva on: Keeping a figurine of a Peruvian goddess given to me as a gift
Warming Up Meatballs on Shabbat
A Teshuva on: Can I warm up meatballs on shabbat?
If I (a woman) arrive at Shul on Shabbat during Torah reading, should I daven Shacharit or listen to Torah reading?
A Teshuva on: If I (a woman) arrive at Shul on Shabbat during Torah reading, should I daven Shacharit or listen to Torah reading?
Can I take prenatal vitamins containing chametz on Pessach?
A Teshuva on: Can i take prenatal vitamins containing chametz on Pessach?
Tzniut arms and legs- What are the sources for covering elbows and knees?
A Teshuva on: Tzniut- arms and legs
Is there another way to do Tzedaka other than giving money
A Teshuva on: taking an oath on becoming bat mitzvah
Can I daven Mincha in a Minyan instead of my husband?
A Teshuva on: Can I daven Mincha with a Minyan instead of my husband
Oath on Becoming Bat Mitzvah
A Teshuva on: taking an oath on becoming bat mitzvah