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Is one allowed to pull open the seal of a carton orange juice bottle on Shabbos? I am referring to the seal under the cap that you need to pull hard to rip off.

There is a argument amongst contemporary Poskim, if one is allowed to open it on Shabbos. Therefore one should open before Shabbos. If one forgot to open before Shabbos,…

I saw on the website that its forbidden to use a Sous vide for Shabbos, I’ve read elsewhere that its allowed. Can you please clarify?

Full Question: I read the article regarding the usage of Sous Vide on Shabbos, I also noticed an article from the OK on this topic, among other things they…

Can a sous vide be used for Shabbos? What is the correct way to do it? We are thinking about making something in place of Cholent for Shabbos day.

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…

Am I allowed to use on Shabbos measuring cups and spoons to make a dressing for a salad? A measuring spoon for baby milk powder?

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…

Can one use a peeler on Shabbos? When peeling vegetables on Shabbos, how much time prior to eating can one peel them?

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 it…

May one eat food with a picture on it on Shabbos, e.g. chocolate with a cow on it?

No, an adult may not eat foods that have a picture on them. Source: שו"ע אדה"ז סי ש"מ סעי' ד', סימן תקי”ט סעיף ו', סי' תנ"ח סעי' ח'. וראה…

Can I open a package with words on it on Shabbos, if I avoid ripping the words but sometimes the words might rip anyway?

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 tear…

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 as well?

You are allowed to squeeze a lemon into food if it enhances the food or gets absorbed in the food, but not into a drink. According to the Alter Rebbe…

Am I allowed to make a prune icy on Shabbos to help a 2-year old with bowel movement? The child would not drink the prune juice by itself.

It is permitted to freeze ice cubes or ices on Shabbos when necessary, but it is recommended to do so before Shabbos wherever possible. You should only freeze the amount…

What is the Halacha regarding adding mayonnaise on Shabbos to grated eggs to make egg salad or to the yolks to make deviled eggs?

One may not make a paste or thick batter on Shabbos for it falls under the Melachah of Losh (kneading). Even a thin batter is only permitted when incorporating a…