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The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode: May paper towels that have designs be used on Shabbos? [1] May one spread chocolate on biscuits that are engraved with letters? Should one cover the Hand-Tefillin for the duration of the Brocho? [2] When praying for a Kohen or Levi, does one include his title before mentioning his mother’s name? When praying for a parent, should one refer to them as/preface their name with the title “avi mori / imi morasi“? [3] Correct placement of a mezuza for a patio door: Reuven borrows someone else’s Tefillin and it is loose around his head. Is it enough to just pull the loop, or does he need to modify the קשר properly? [4] According to the Alter Rebbe, even a minority designation of heter causes something to be a kli shemelachto l’heter [5]. A car is also used for sitting on the seats, holding luggage, can that define the car as a kli shemelachto l’heter – to allow closing the door (when it won’t switch off a light) even if the motive is to protect the car? [6] We use organic eggs. I find that most eggs have blood spots. Any solutions? [7] The Alter Rebbe in his Sidur writes that, whilst away from home, Tefilas haDerech should be recited daily, without HaShem‘s name in the ending. Does that include Shabbos?