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Shabbos

  • Carrying, Shabbos
  • או"ח שא, מלאכת הוצאה

Am I allowed to wear my jacket over my shoulders on Shabbos?

  In hot weather, where people often wear it that way - it's allowed as long as one is sure it won't fall off.   Sources: שוע"ר שא, ב: אבל…

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  • Refuah, Shabbos

I need to take fiber and senna (a laxative) every day to help me process gluten, may I do so on Shabbos as well?

  One may generally not take medications on Shabbos. For constipation, it would depend on the severity of it: if it's not too severe, you can try taking it right…

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  • Shabbos
  • או"ח שיג, מלאכת בונה

A Movable Wall On Shabbos

  Question: In our Chabad House, we have a movable wall made consisting of 10 parts. The 10 small "walls" move on a track in the ceiling. It is entirely…

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  • Carrying, Shabbos

Can I wear a headlamp on Shabbos (that was turned on before Shabbos) as I need to walk in a dark area?

  I don't see why it would be a problem, especially if people can & do wear digital watches?   Answer: In regards to carrying and moving the lamp indoors…

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  • Shabbos
  • diet, shabbos meal, Shabbos Seudah

The prohibition against dieting on Shabbos: Myth or Halacha?

  Question: There is a "well-known" thing people say that one may not diet on Shabbos. Whatever weight-loss method one is using must be suspended on Shabbos, and they should…

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  • Shabbos, Shabbos Candle Lighting
  • Shabbos Candles: How

When the match goes out before you finished to light all your Shabbos candles

  Question: When lighting Shabbos candles, and the flame on the match goes out before finishing to light all the candles, what is the best way to light the remainder…

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  • Avodah Zarah, Muktzeh
  • Coin from the Rebbe, jewelry, necklace

Using a Coin from the Rebbe for Jewelry

  Question: I’ve seen many people with jewelry made with a coin from the Rebbe. Is there any issue with wearing a coin as a necklace mitzad avodah Zara because…

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  • Shabbos, Sukkah
  • אהל בשבת, מלאכת בונה

Question in regards to construction of a “Ohel” (Shelter) on Shabbos

  Question: Can one take a box, turn it to its side, and put his plate in while eating in Sukkah while raining? since "floor", "roof" and "walls" of אוהל…

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  • Havdala, Yom Kippur

I can’t make Havdalah, nor can anyone else do if for me…

  Question: I ate tonight (Motzaei Yom Kippur) without havdala because I don't fast well and cannot drink anything after a fast or I throw up. I can't drink tea,…

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  • Shabbos
  • aleinu, Planting, spitting by aleinu, מלאכת זורע

I go to an outdoor Minyan (on a grassy area) on Shabbos & Yom Tov. What should I do for spitting by L’hevel V’larik?

  You should not spit on the grass.   Sources: א״א מבוטשאטש שיט. וי״ג כך ברמ״א סוסי׳ שיט. שביתת השבת זורע ב. שש״כ כו, ו. בא״מ ג, מט. אבל ראה…

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  • Kitchen Appliances, Shabbos
  • Electricity on Shabbos, shabbos timer

Changing The Settings On A Shabbos Timer

  Question: On Shabbos, while an appliance is running off a timer, would one be allowed to: Move the pieces of the timer to make it turn off sooner? Move…

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  • Eiruv
  • Eiruv Chatzeiros, Mechitzos, או"ח שסב, או"ח שסו, או"ח שפט

Eruv Chatzeiros

  Q. Can I swap the box of matzah I used for eruv chatzeiros from expensive to cheaper? A. No. But you can make a new one after you eat…

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  • Carrying, Shabbos
  • או"ח שא, מלאכת הוצאה

Is it halachically okay to wear a pin on your jacket on Shabbos?

  One shouldn't go out with pins on Shabbos. No need to be מוחה to those that do.   Sources: ה”ה דומה למש”כ בשוע”ר סי’ שא ס”ט: לא יצא החייט…

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  • Shabbos, Sukkah
  • Planting, מלאכת זורע

Can I remove the tarp covering from my Sukkah if water will spill out onto grass on Yom Tov?

  It is permissible if you don’t intend for the water to cause it to grow, under either of the following conditions: The water Isn’t spilled directly on the plants…

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  • Carrying, Shabbos

Do you need to clean the dust and lint and that gets stuck inside the pockets before Shabbos so it’s not considered carrying?

  If it doesn't bother you it is nullified to the garment and can be worn as is.   ראה שש"כ פרק יח אות לג.   #17042

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • cleaning lady

Can a cleaning lady who comes on Shabbos fold laundry and put it away?

  Generally, she may only do that which is permitted for you. There are certain exceptions. See here: https://asktherav.com/non-jewish-help-on-shabbos-and-yom-tov/ Therefore, she may only fold laundry under the conditions mentioned here:…

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  • Carrying, Shabbos, Yom Kippur
  • gartel, kittel, מלאכת הוצאה

How to properly wear my Gartel alongside the Kittel belt?

  Question: My Kittel has a belt attached to it that can't be removed. Would it be a problem to wear my gartel directly on top of the belt when…

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  • Shabbos
  • Planting, מלאכת זורע

Plants, Lighting & Shabbos

  Question: If someone has plants that to grow properly they need to have specific lighting (sometimes the light on and sometimes the light off). Is one allowed to cover…

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  • Havdala, Kiddush, Women
  • nursing

Can a nursing mother drink before Kiddush or Havdalah?

  Night time Kiddush: One may not drink even water before kiddush. When lighting candles, a woman may stipulate not to accept Shabbos till sunset, to be able to drink…

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  • - Archives, Muktzeh

Muktza List

  Apple Slicer Balls Diablo (Chinese yo-yo) Dreidel Gun Flowers Meat (raw frozen) Rebbe dime necklace  Snow Sushi Therapy Putty Tambourines Tile key finder Watches  

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  • Shabbos
  • Niggunim, songs

Are there Niggunim that cannot be sung on Shabbos?

  Avinu Malkeinu is not said on Shabbos. The minhag is not to sing the nigun either. Haneiros Halalu (rather just the last phrase "al nisecha..." Is sung). Hamavdil bein…

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  • Cooking, Shabbos
  • blech, או"ח שיח, מלאכת מבשל

Can one uncover and re-cover a pot while it is on the Blech?

  Question: If food is fully cooked before Shabbos, can the pot it is in be uncovered and Re-covered while it is on the blech as it seems to be…

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  • Cooking, Shabbos
  • הגסה

May I stir a split pea soup or thick soup as I serve it on Friday night?

  The soup is completely cooked and wrapped in a towel before Shabbos. It usually settles and the thickness goes to the bottom of the pot. Can I stir it…

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  • Muktzeh, Shabbos
  • shabbos lamp

What is and isn’t allowed when using a Shabbos lamp?

  Can one touch or move the actual lamp or only the top may be turned? What if the top has broken off, may one still turn whatever is left?…

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  • Food, Shabbos
  • *, opening bottles, Opening packages on Shabbos, מלאכת מחתך, מעשה רב, תיקון כלי

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.   Answer: It has come to our attention that there is…

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