Dear Rabbi, I work in a Chassidish establishment that has a number of public bathrooms. I am concerned regarding some issues related to personal hygiene. My main concern is that there is no handwashing (with soap) taking place inside or outside of the bathroom. As a matter of fact, there is not even a sink in the bathroom with which to wash ones hands, only one OUTSIDE of the bathroom. Now when the folks come out, they wash their hands with a washing cup but no soap. They then move about the facility and continue to spread germs all over the place. Can you please explain to me how a group of people who is so makpid in every area of life can be so lackadaisical in this very important area of personal hygiene? Thank you, Concerned.

Dear Rabbi, I want to know the meaning of Anosh Un Nahoor. Is it like Light of Human Being? If not what it will be the in Hebrew? And If Nohshon Un Akhim is the Hebrew of Clever among the Brothers? If not what is it? Thank You. Shamim

At a wedding, can a bride who has had an Orthodox conversion, have her Gentile parents stand under the Chuppah and hand her the wine to drink and generally take part in the ceremony such as walking her down the aisle etc? Thanking you

At a wedding, can a bride who has had an Orthodox conversion, have her Gentile parents stand under the Chuppah and hand her the wine to drink and generally take part in the ceremony such as walking her down the aisle etc? Thanking you

Dear Rabbi Lauffer, you were very kind to answer my question yesterday regarding my daughter and her husband. I am sure that you receive many letters.My letter told about the problem with my son in law and his believing that I am to blame for my daughter not getting pregnant. I spoke to my daughter in length alone last night and she explained to me that her husband was brought up believing in the evil eye and is convinced that I wish them not to have children. This type of thinking is so ridiculous to me that I could barely believe my ears. He has convinced my daughter that I wish them ill. How can I deal with this type of irrational thinking? What is your thinking on this "evil eye"? Thanking you again in advance, Donna Braha