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The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode: Why, in the Alter Rebbe’s Nusach, do we say in Shmone Esrei: מחול לנו, whereas in most other Sidurim it is either מְחָל לָנוּ or מְחַל לָנוּ? We have recently switched to ותן טל ומטר. Why is this dictated by the Civil Calendar? If lighting a Menora in a studio to be broadcast live on national media, may one recite the Brochos as normal? Having lit Menora, I wish to light a large Menorah in front of the house. Do I make a brocho? Is Pomace olive oil equally acceptable for the Chanukah lights? We place our Menorah in the doorway, facing the Mezuzah. Friday evening, once the flames are out, may the Menorah be moved out of the doorway? Reuven is traveling during Chanukah and is unable to light Menorah en route. Is there value in Shimon lighting Reuven’s Menorah at Reuven’s house? Gluten-free pancakes; do they have an issue of Pas Akum or Bishul Akum? May cat litter be switched on Shabbos? Making tea on Shabbos (כלי שלישי), is the coloration of the bag an issue? Internal tiled floors with grout – is sweeping allowed on Shabbos? A  child born bein hashmoshos between- let’s say – the 2nd and the 3rd of the month: is their birthday on the 2nd or the 3rd? Revisiting the adding of water to wine.