Question: Is it permissible to use the product “Minoxi” (minoxidil) on Shabbos for hair loss prevention? The therapy requires daily application of a liquid to the scalp for optimal effectiveness. This situation involves...
Category - Shabbat
Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Newborn Screening on Shabbos
Many nurses have asked recently about performing the newborn metabolic screening test on Shabbos. Newborn screening is intended to detect an extensive list of serious but treatable medical conditions.[1] Early diagnosis...
Medicinal Music & Therapeutic Tunes
During this period, the question frequently emerges regarding the permissibility of listening to music for alleviating anxiety or for other therapeutic reasons. This essay will present the perspectives of various Poskim...
הרב ישראל מאיר מלכה
Rabbi Yosef Sprung
