Question: My almost 3-year-old does not fully speak yet. She can repeat words. But when I am making the Brocha on the Shabbos candles at some point, she stops…
Question: My almost 3-year-old does not fully speak yet. She can repeat words. But when I am making the Brocha on the Shabbos candles at some point, she stops…
טעה בשבת ודילג על המזמורים שלפני ב”ש, נשמת, וההוספות בברכות ק”ש, האם יחזור?
שאלות: א. מה הדין בטעה ודילג המזמורים שלפני ברוך שאמר בשבת, האם יאמרם אחרי ברוך שאמר, אחרי התפילה, או כלל אינו אומרם? ב מה הדין בטעה בפסוקי דזמרה בשבת…
Although some are particular about this, there’s no halachic requirement as such. Sources: בשלחן הטהור קאמארנא קפג, ד שנוהגין להניח כעין עטרה שלא יהי׳ מלא כ״כ. ושם ד,…
Question: Am I allowed to use a garden hose on Shabbos to wash for bread when I’m in the Sukkah or eating outside? There’s no concern that water will…
After Alos on Sunday morning one does not make those brachos. Sources: פשוט שכבר התחיל יום ראשון. וראה מה שדן בא״א מבוטשאטש רצט. וראה שש״כ סא הע׳ מג.…
If it’s a regular spray can, yes. However, if it’s a pump spray that uses air (unlike a can that uses pressure), it’s an issue. See here: https://asktherav.com/is-it-permitted-to-spray-whipped-cream-from-a-can-on-shabbos/ There’s…
Question: Would there be any way that it would be permissible for me to continue taking a supplement on Shabbos and Yom Tov called DEODOREX (made by qualityoflifelabs.net) I…
הנני מחמיר שלא לפתוח בקבוקים בשבת. ורצוני לדעת אם יש מקום היתר לפתוח על ידי גוי
גם המחמיר בדבר יכול לבקש מגוי לפתוח, אם מבקש לפתוח רק בקבוק אחד, או שיאמר לו שיפתח ויזרוק את הפקק. ואפשר גם לומר לו שיקח לשתות, וממילא עושה עבור עצמו, וזה…
A Hatzalah member is responding to a Shabbos call in a heat wave (or alternatively, in extreme cold). He is permitted to start the motor and drive his van…
Question: I woke up a few hours later after Shabbos came in and the music is still playing in my ears. When you remove this type of earphones (or…
Yes. However, wherever possible, you should try to walk in areas which are clear from snow and ice. Sources: כיון שהוא דרך מלבוש ומציל מצער גופו - שלא…
Question: Am I allowed to order a package from Amazon that says that it will be delivered on Shabbos (they don’t give an estimate of 3-5 days, rather, Amazon…
Question: Can I order a non-Jewish driver to pick me up on Motzei Shabbos by the zman, or any time after the zman if I know that he doesn't…
Question: We have a cleaning lady on Shabbos. When the need arises and it’s a Shvus dshvus I would tell her to do the melocha. This is only permitted…
The purpose of lighting Shabbos candles is to bring light into our home, shelo yikashel b’etz ub’even (to prevent tripping on a log or a stone [because of the dark], causing…
Question: If someone returns home from eating out on a Friday night, is drinking something considered benefiting from the light? Or is there a need to specifically eat something?…
This is allowed; however, the following should be kept in mind: 1. You should preferably light the candles on the table where you are eating. If this is not…
I run a Shabbos kids' program. I'm wondering if I can play Twizzler Pictionary with the kids (making pictures out of Twizzler strands which will be eaten after)? ---…
It should not be done. Sources: ראה שש"כ [מהדו"ח] פ"ג, סו שטוב שלא לעשות כן. ושם בהערה ר בשם הגרשז"א שאסור. אבל בתיקונים ומילואים לשם כתב סברא להיתר…
Question: We usually keep herbs like parsley, dill etc. in water to keep them fresh longer. Is it permitted on Shabbos to take the herbs from water? My question…
