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A video recording made on Shabbat in a permissible manner

Giving Birth on Shabbos: Practical Halachos for Traveling to the Hospital

Pregnancy and birth

Halachos of Yoledes and Niddah

Copyright on Torah Books: Spreading Torah vs. Protecting the Author’s Rights

Expenses for Saving Lives — Who Is Responsible?

Lighting Shabbos candles

Water Under the Oil — Lighting Candles on Yom Tov

Tzedakah and Maaser

Paying for an aliyah to the Torah from maaser money

Various Subjects

Naming with the name "Shira"

Electricity on Shabbos

Charging a Hearing Aid on Shabbat

Shavuot – Day of Judgment for the Torah

Preparing food on Yom Tov

Adding water to an electric urn on Yom Tov

Mixture of Meat and Milk

Cooking pareve in a meat pot in order to mix it with milk

Trade and consumption

A Bonus on a Purchase – Who Does It Belong To?

Owner of the business that caused damage

Window cleaner who damaged a window and an induction stovetop

Preparing food on Yom Tov

Opening a can on Yom Tov