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Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman leads Washington Heights Congregation (“The Bridge Shul”). He is a member of the Kollel L’Horaah of RIETS and has had a lifelong interest in the history of halacha. He can be reached at [email protected].

The Contemporary Metropolis and Reshut HaRabbim

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Should You Eat Garlic On Friday Night?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

The “Minor” Fasts: Obligatory Or Optional?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Yom Tov Candles: Obligation Or Violation?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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Should One Eat Seudah Shlishit This Erev Pesach?

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‘Shmurah Matzah’: For the Seder or All of Pesach?

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How Early Can One Read The Megillah At Night?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Covering The Challah: Why And When?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

How Early Must One Eat Shabbat Lunch?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

May One Daven Maariv Early On Motzei Shabbat?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Canvas Sukkah: Practical Or Pasul?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

When Should You Do Tashlich This Year?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Can One Take In Shavuot Early?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Kabbalat Shabbat After Sunset: Sublime Or Superfluous?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Machine Matzah Today: Better Or Worse?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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May A Guest Use Non-Toveled Utensils?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Mourner’s Kaddish: Should We Be Saying It So Often?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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What Time Should Rosh Hashanah Services Conclude?

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Washing Before Kiddush: Just For Yekkes?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Halacha & Hashkafa

May One Shower During the Nine Days?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Halacha & Hashkafa

An All-Dairy Shavuot: Preferred Or Prohibited?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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Halacha & Hashkafa

The Early Shabbat Minyan: Too Early? Too Late?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

May An Ashkenazi Eat At A Sephardi’s Home On Pesach?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

The Four Cups: Moscato Or Merlot?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Should You Say Hallel in Shul On Seder Night?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

How Late May One Eat the Purim Se’udah?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Halacha & Hashkafa

Should You Light Shabbat Candles When Invited Out?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Are Sheitels Better? A Response

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Halacha & Hashkafa

Sheitels: Forbidden, Allowed, Or Preferred?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

Chanukah Scheduling Conflicts: The Time Frame For Lighting Menorah

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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