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Shabbos

  • Maariv, Motzei Shabbos, Zmanim
  • Tzeis Hacochovim

Which website should I follow for Halachic times?

  Question: I've noticed there is always a significant time difference when I compare the time of tzeis hakochavim on myzmanim.com versus on chabad.org. Can you explain why this is,…

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  • Cleaning, Erev Shabbos, Nine Days, Shabbos

Are you allowed to wash the kitchen & bathroom floor on Thursday in honor of Shabbos during the 9 days?

  If you do so every week, you may do it during the nine days as well.   Source: ראה שו"ת התעוררות תשובה ח"ג סי' ל', מועדים וזמנים ח"ח ע'…

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  • Shabbos
  • או"ח שכט

Is it halachically forbidden to give away parts of Eretz Yisroel to the Arabs?

  Question: I don't doubt the Rebbe's words for a second, I am only asking so I can understand and explain to others: We can't give away parts of Eretz…

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  • Cleaning, Shabbos, Washing
  • soaking dishes on shabbos

Am I allowed to rinse off dirty dishes and cutlery on Shabbos so it will be easier to clean Motzei Shabbos?

  If the dirt, etc. hasn't dried yet, you may leave them to soak in water. You may rinse them, if you are afraid of attracting insects, or of the…

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  • Shabbos, Tearing
  • Opening packages on Shabbos, piercing a prepared hole

Is there any problem with piercing a bag of juice to drink with a straw (e.g. Capri Sun) on Shabbos?

  There is an argument amongst contemporary poskim if one is allowed to open it on Shabbos. In practice, one should open it before Shabbos. If one forgot to do…

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  • Havdala, Women

Women & Havdalah: A Summary of Laws

  Women may not eat or drink prior to Havdala, just like men. Women can either fulfill their obligation to hear Havdala through listening to the Havdala of another person…

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  • Havdala, Shabbos, Women
  • או"ח רצו

Do Women Make a Bracha on the Fire by Havdalah?

  Question: I’ve noticed many ladies do not make the Bracha of בורא מאורי האש by Havdalah. Is there a source or reasoning for this? And what is our custom?…

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  • Carrying, Shabbos
  • kippa clips, מלאכת הוצאה

May I wear a kippa clip on Shabbos?

  Full Question: May I wear a kippa clip on Shabbos? Even when it's not attached to my hair? Like the clip on the inside of the kippa?   Answer:…

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  • Bentching (Birchas Hamazon), Motzei Shabbos
  • Melaveh Malkah

After Melava Malka, does one recite “Al Naharos Bavel” or “Shir Hama’alos” in Bentching?

  Our custom is to recite Shir Hamaalos and Livnei Korach any day/time upon which Tachanun is not said. Therefore, on a regular Motsaei Shabbos these should be recited only…

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  • Shabbos, Zmanim

Calculating the End Time of Shabbos

  Question: Can the time of צאת שבת be established by adding a proportional amount of time of the שעה זמנית of the day to the זמן הדלקת נרות of…

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  • Krias Hatorah, Shnayim Mikrah

Do I fulfill my obligation to recite Shnayim Mikrah by reading alone with the Ba’al Kore, given I read the first time with translation at another time when doing Chitas?

  Answer: Yes. However, a G-d fearing Jew shouldn’t rely on Shnayim Mikrah during Krias Hatorah. Independent of this, it’s our minhag, based on halacha and particularly Kabalah, to read…

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  • Motzei Shabbos
  • Melaveh Malkah, או"ח ש

What is the concept of having something warm on Motzei Shabbos?

  Answer: There are two separate ideas, both derived from the Gemara in Mesechta Shabbos 119b. One is to cook something new for Melava Malka (-since it is freshly cooked…

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  • Shabbos
  • או"ח שטו

Is a patio umbrella allowed to be opened or closed for shade on Shabbos?

  Answer: An umbrella may not be opened for shade on Shabbos regardless of where it's standing. If a patio umbrella which is affixed to the ground is opened partially…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

My jet ski was filled with water by winds. Can I empty it on Shabbos?

  Question: My jet ski was filled with water by winds from the bay. Am I allowed to take out the water with a bucket and spill it back in…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • או"ח שטו

Opening a Standing Umbrella on Shabbos

  Q. Am I allowed to open a standing umbrella for shade on Shabbos if I am not moving it? Can I ask a goy to do it? It’s for an…

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  • Cooking, Food, Shabbos

קצת הלכות חימום אוכל בשבת

  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.  …

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  • Shabbos: Games & Toys, או"ח שח

Playing with Balls on Shabbos; Are they Muktzah?

  Q. Is a basketball or ping pong ball Muktza? A. There is a machlokes about this. While there is room to be lenient especially for kids, adults should be…

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  • Shabbos, Shabbos Candle Lighting
  • Shabbos Candles: Missed, או"ח רסג

My wife lights 9 candles and last Shabbos she skipped one candle by accident and lit 8. Does anything need to be done about it?

  There is a disagreement whether in this case she is required to light another candle. Usually, we recommend in such a case just to add a candle for one…

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  • Shabbos
  • או"ח שמ, מלאכת כותב ומוחק

Can I write a combination number on my wrist before Shabbos with a pen?

  Question: Can I write a combination number (to open a door) on my wrist before Shabbos with a pen if I don't think I'll remember it during Shabbos? Also…

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  • Cooking, Shabbos
  • hot water faucet, מלאכת מבשל

I turned on the hot water in my sink on Shabbos by mistake, may I turn it off or must it stay running the whole Shabbos?

  It would depend on the type of water heater. One would have to determine how their specific water heater works. There are two main types of heaters: tank heaters…

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  • Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז

I am learning to be a EMT. Am I allowed to read the necessary materials on Shabbos?

  Yes, they may be read.   Explanation: The Alter Rebbe brings two opinions on the matter, but writes (307:31) that the custom is to be lenient. A G-d fearing…

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  • Shabbos
  • early shabbos

Accepting Shabbos Earlier Than Family

  Question: I daven in a shul that takes in Shabbos early during the summer months. We don't make an early Shabbos for the purpose of tosefes Shabbos, but rather…

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  • Megillah, Purim, Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז, הכנה משבת לחול

Is one allowed to study on Shabbos for a test?

  Can I study on Shabbos for a test on Limudei Kodesh subjects? Allowed. ראה שש"כ פרק כח סעיף צב ובהערה רכ, ושם הערה קעח. וכן נפסק בלוח יומי -…

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  • Motzei Shabbos
  • Melaveh Malkah

Must Melava Malka be eaten before Chatzos Halayla or is it just as good to do it after?

  One should eat Melava Malka as close as possible to Shabbos and avoid other activities till eating Melava Malka. Preferably it should at least be before Chatzos. If one…

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  • Shabbos, Writing
  • מלאכת כותב ומוחק

Can I open and close a GAP sweater on Shabbos? When closing it, it puts the letter A together

  It isn't a problem.   Source: See Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch 340:4.     #11358

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