panorama of halacha 14

The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode: When lasagne is eaten as a meal, does it warrant the full Birkas haMozon? What about Lokshen Kugel? What’s the story with having an under Bar-Mitzvah make up a minyan? Is Tevilas Keilim required for a Pepper Mill? A Jewish woman passed away and was buried kahalacha. Her relatives do not care about a matzeivoh. Do I need to fundraise to put up a matzeivoh? Assuming that no Kohen was present, a Levi was called to the Torah. Whilst he was reciting the Brocho, we realized that a Kohen was present. What should be done? A Jewish couple has a bechor in a place where there is no Kohen. Could the grandfather (in EY) arrange the Pidyon haBen remotely? What’s our Minhag regarding wearing Tefilin at a Bris? Regarding leaving a square Amah undecorated, in memory of the Churban (destruction of the Temple), I see in many homes that they don’t follow this. Why? During Shema in Tefillin deRabenu Tam, should one answer Omein, etc.? Mixed Marriage re. Mezuza: this should depend on ownership: a Jewish man owned the house (or pays the rent) and his wife is not a Jewess, surely a brocho could be said when affixing the Mezuza? What about the main entrance of a building in which the flats are leasehold? Opening envelopes on Shabbos: