An eraser is normally kli shemelachto le’issur, because its use is for erasing. The only way it stops being that is if, in practice, it really stops being treated as…
An eraser is normally kli shemelachto le’issur, because its use is for erasing. The only way it stops being that is if, in practice, it really stops being treated as…
Here is what tooth powder is Answer: See here: https://asktherav.com/article-626-may-i-brush-my-teeth-on-shabbos/ Regarding tooth powder, besides the possible Shabbos concern, it should not be used even in middle of the…
Question: If before Shabbos I turn off the electrical element on the hot water heater, which is a sun-heated boiler on the roof, can I use warm water to clean…
Separating challah from dough is the mitzvah, the obligation, of the woman. It is specifically her mitzvah, and she has priority to do it over her husband. In fact,…
Question: Is it preferable to bake challah every week for Shabbos even if it’s less than the shiur (minimum requirement) for taking challah, or to bake a large batch…
There are a number of halachic considerations regarding ripping writing paper, toilet paper, aluminum foil, etc., on Shabbos. There is a discussion in halacha whether such ripping falls under…
Answer: It is better to wait for the later minyan. Sources: אף שנהגו להתפלל מוקדם גם בכה״ג, ושקו״ט בפוסקים אם קדיש דמזמור שייך לבעל יארצייט בשבת (וראה גם…
There is a minhag brought down in Shulchon Oruch that on Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov a woman should bake challah out of respect for Shabbos and Yom…
Some are particular about this, but it’s not a halachic requirement. Sources: קרבן שבת א, ז. חסל״א רנא, ד. חסד לאברהם מעין ב נהר לב. כה״ח פלאגי כז, לג…
It doesn't seem like chassidim worry at all about not making Kiddush until much later, but from the Shulchan Aruch, it seems like the Zman Shachris for the seudah is…
As their father, you would have to stop them if they’re old enough to understand that it is Shabbos. Sources: אף שי״מ בדעת הרמ״א שמג, א, שרק בדאורייתא…
Video surveillance (using CCTV, closed-circuit television) systems are increasingly prevalent both on public and private properties. This raises the question of whether being filmed on Shabbos involves the issur…
One of many conveniences of a modern kitchen is the increasingly popular warming drawer, which functions as a separate unit or as part of a cooking range. Some warming…
Question: This Shabbos, someone accidentally put fully cooked, cold, 'franks in blanks' and chicken onto the blech. The food was taken off to serve it once it had warmed,…
The melachah (the prohibition) of bishul (cooking) on Shabbos includes any act that aids the cooking process. Therefore, a pot sitting on the blech (metal sheet used on Shabbos…
Question: I daven a lot of times in a Gerer shteeble in my area. Shabbos morning after Shacharis before Krias haTorah they have a hour break to learn, as…
There is room for such behavior. It is sufficient to leave a very tiny amount. This does not apply on Shabbos. Sources: מסכת דרך ארץ ד, א. רוקח שכט. באה״ט…
האם מותר להשתמש במגבונים בשבת?
תשובה: ההכרעה המקובלת היא אשר כל בד (מגבון) אשר יכול להסחט אסור. ואותם שנעשו מחומר סינטטי ואינו סופג ומוציא נוזל ע״י סחיטה, שהנוזל הוא על גביו ולא מובלע, מותר.…
האם מגן נעליים (ששמים בתוך הנעל כדי לשמור על הצורה) יהי’ מותר להניח כרגיל או שזה בעייתי בשבת
תשובה: יש להתיר להחזיר האימום לתוך המנעל. נימוק: אלו הדפוסים אינם אלא לשמור על צורה הנעשית כבר, ולא כאותם הדפוסים שמייצרים נעליים עליהם המובאים בסימן שח סי״ד שדינם ככלי…
The halacha in Shulchan Aruch is that one may not dance or clap hands to a tune on Shabbos or Yom Tov. However, the common custom, particularly among Chasidim,…
That would be similar to placing a trap on Shabbos which is forbidden. Additionally, the trap itself is Muktza and can not be moved for this purpose. ראה…
Dealing with Diabetes on Shabbos Those who suffer from diabetes and need to draw blood periodically in order to check their insulin levels, should do everything possible to minimize…
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שאלה: שלום וברכה! מעשה שארע אצלנו בשבת קודש תיכף אחר קריה"ת במנחה ניגש אחד ורצה לברך הגומל. תיכף אמר לו אחד המתפללים שאין לברך כעת כיון שהקדיש הולך גם…
Question: Must/Should a Chabad Chosid use/rely on machine matzah for eiruv chatzeiros or must/should he use/rely on only handmade Shmurah Matzah? The rabbonim of the local eiruv won't use…
Question: Would salting meat on Shabbos transgress borer by removing the blood, or would it be a gerama? Similarly, putting sugar in a carbonated drink to remove fizz, would…
