Separating two leben containers which were connected since production is forbidden on Shabbos for two reasons: the melachah of mechatech (the prohibited act of cutting something down to a desired size), and primarily…
Separating two leben containers which were connected since production is forbidden on Shabbos for two reasons: the melachah of mechatech (the prohibited act of cutting something down to a desired size), and primarily…
If it became a solid, you may leave it to defrost on its own, though not by heat (unless it's really needed for Shabbos, in which case you can…
Question: How are we supposed to take the cholent pot off the blech, serve on plates, and return the pot to the blech with the leftovers? I know that…
Answer: If it’s cut slightly large, it is not a problem. From the picture, it would seem these are not finely diced. #33262
We have a lot of guests and not too much fish. Answer: A Kezayis. Sources: בכלל, אין אכילה פחותה מכזית. וגם עונג שבת בכזית (שו״ת הצ״צ או״ח לו).…
Question: If someone makes slight bumps in a dip for appearance, is that considered boneh (where it's best to machmir even by food), or does it need to be…
הכנת סלט בשבת לפני הליכה לבית הכנסת
שאלה: כשצריך לחתוך סלט ירקות קודם שהולך לבית הכנסת האם מותר לכתחילה לעשות כן אם חותך החתיכות חתיכות גדולות במקצת? שהרי המשנ"ב חשש לדעת היראים והב"י שא"א בקיאין בשיעור…
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)? ---…
Yes. ואינו דומה למיפה מאכלים - 8958 - שאינו מתקיים כלל, ואין כוונה ליפות ולהשוות, וכמ״ש במג״א שמ, יז. ואפילו אם נהנים מהיופי, לא זו המטרה. וראה גם…
בענין הכנת מאכל ‘סושי’ בשבת מדין בונה במאכלים
במ"מ להלכה יומית בענין עשיית סושי הביא שיטת החיי אדם בענין בונה באוכלים. וזה לשונו שם: בונה - הנה, שקו״ט בכ״מ בענין בונה באוכלים. ונתפשטה ההוראה להחמיר עפ״ד הקיצור שו״ע…
Question: My family follows sephardi minhag. I follow Chabad. My mother warms up oven roasted chicken and rice, even after it cooled off completely, on Shabbos on a hot…
I am referring to the seal under the cap that you need to pull hard to rip off. Answer: It has come to our attention that there is…
Question: Can I place granola/blueberries/pomegranate on top of yogurt on shabbos? If yes, can I also mix it in? Answer: When putting a little bit of granola on…
שאלה: בשבת, האם מותר לשים כלי על גבי קדירה שאינה עומדת על האש, בשביל לשמור על חומה של הקדרה התחתונה? תשובה: אסור. מקור: קצה״ש סי׳ עא, בבדה״ש לד. …
שאלה: לפי הגהת המרי"ל בשו"ע רבינו או"ח סי' קפ"ח האם אדם ששכח לומר רצה בברהמ"ז בסעודת שבת צריך לחזור לברך? תשובה: פשוט שחוזר ומברך. ולא בא מהרי״ל ורבינו…
Making sushi on Shabbos can potentially violate any of the following five melachos (forbidden acts on Shabbos): Mevashel (cooking): Hot rice might cook the raw fish and vegetables; however, sushi is generally…
If when prepared the pieces do not clump or stick together, it is permitted. If when prepared the pieces clump or stick together, it is permitted if the following…
If the potato Kugel is still warm then you may, if however the potato Kugel is completely cold then you are not allowed. #4050
Full Question: I read your article regarding the usage of Sous Vide on Shabbos, I also read a different article on this topic, and among other things they write…
It may not be used on Shabbos, but is permissible for use on Yom Tov. An excellent comprehensive article about Sous Vide for Shabbos has been written by Horav…
1) Not permitted 2) If the baby needs an exact amount,then it is permitted. If, however, the baby does not need an exact amount, then better not to use. The…
There is a Machlokes Haposkim whether a peeler may be used on Shabbos. Some allow it for all fruits and vegetables. This opinion seems most correct. Others maintain that…
I should point out that there are many opinions amongst Chabad Rabbonim on this matter. Some say that an adult may not eat foods that have a picture on…
If it is possible to open the package without ripping the letters then one may attempt to do so even if there is a chance that he may accidentally…
Question: When squeezing a lemon on Shabbos, I know it has to be done directly into the food or drink but how can I avoid the seeds falling in…
