May a young woman sit next to a young man on a bus?
One should avoid entirely having a woman sit next to a man, or a man next to a woman, whether on a train or on a bus. In the case of one’s wife while she is a niddah, it may be permitted by placing a bag or the like as a separation.
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain inaccuracies and should not be considered a definitive reference.
PLEASE NOTE*
Attention: You should not learn from one case to another, each case must be analyzed individually. Generally speaking, it's always best to have contact with a Rabbi in person, not just virtual contact. Note that where there is a local Rabbi("Mara Deatra"), one should ask him. The answers are under the responsibility of the rabbi who responded, and not under the responsibility of the website and/or the Head of the Institution.
Last Articles
Those Who Study Torah Sustain the Entire World
In Chapter 1, verse 31: “And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day” — there is a
Tomb of Tana Hakadosh Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu
Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu was one of the first Tannaim (sages of the Mishnah era) and teacher of Rabbi Akiva
Jewish funeral / burial practice and customs
The Required Laws of a Jewish Funeral It is a positive mitzvah, ordained by the Sages, to accompany the deceased
The Tomb of the Tana Hakadosh, Rabbi Yosef Benaah
The Tana Rabbi Yosef Benaah (זיע״א) also called “The White Righteous One” or “The White Ari”) was known in his
The laws of the eve of Passover that falls on Shabbat (2025)
This year (2025) the fourteenth of Nissan (the eve of Passover) falls on Saturday, the chametz is checked by candlelight
A Guide for Converting to Judaism
Introduction Many people wish to join the Jewish people, but few succeed in completing the conversion process. Not all those
You may interested
How Far from the Tent Did the Manna Fall—and Where Did It Fall on Shabbat?
Sources and Reasoning: In Parashat Beshalach, Shemot chapter 16, the descent of the manna is explained at length. There it
May a Wife Kiss Her Husband’s Private Organ?
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain
A Question Regarding the Custom of Eating the Simanim on Rosh Hashanah
It has been customary throughout the Jewish diaspora from ancient times to eat special fruits and vegetables on the night
One Who Did Not Hear Shofar Blasts During Elul
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain
Thanksgiving Meal Near a Tzaddik’s Grave and the Segulah for Salvation at the Tzaddik of Ajjur
Expressing gratitude to HaKadosh Baruch Hu, as well as to the soul of the tzaddik who served as an advocate
Which Utensils May Be Used for Both Meat and Dairy?
Sources and reasoning: Avot de-Rabbi Natan, chapter 41, states: “There are three qualities in glass utensils: they do not absorb,
Is It Advisable to Name a Baby After Someone Who Died Young?
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain
How Do Rabbis Support a Hostage Deal? הרי אין פודין את השבויים יותר מכדי דמיהן
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain
What Is a “Lachash” / “Leshashim”?
In the words of Chazal, there are several dozen examples of using a “lachash” for various needs. We will cite
