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  • Shabbos
  • bitcoin, technology

Would I be allowed to mine bitcoin on Shabbos?

  If everything is automated and set up before Shabbos, there wouldn't be an issue.   See also similar topics here: Halacha2go #598: May my website remain open on Shabbos?…

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  • Kiddush, Shabbos
  • או"ח רעג

How to make Kiddush where I am not planning on having my Shabbos Seudah?

  I go make Kiddush for somebody on Friday nights not where I eat my meal. Should I be koveya Seuda there or should I make Kiddush again where I…

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  • Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז

Reading “mundane documents” on Shabbos

  Question I'm inviting guests over for Shabbos and they are not yet shomer mitzvos, can I place cards by their place around the table with random questions about themselves…

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  • Kiddush, Stealing
  • Covid-19

May one eat government lunches if one does not really qualify?

  Full Question: Recently in NJ, the government began a free lunch program for kids 18 and under. Over the past couple of weeks, my parents have been making use…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails

What is the order of cutting toenails?

  There is a disagreement whether fingernails and toenails have the same din which nails to cut first.   Sources: בפרישה רמא שאין חילוק. ואף שיש מקום להעמיס בדבריו דקאי…

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  • Motzei Shabbos, Yahrtzeit
  • מעשה רב

If a Yortzeit falls out on a Motzei Shabbos, do we light 5 candles in front of the Amud for Ma’ariv?

  Yes. The Yortzait candle (whenever possible) may be lit before Barchu, after the time of Tzes Shabbos, and after saying “Baruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh Lechol”. This should not be lit…

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  • Kiddush Levana, Shabbos

Can I say Kiddush Levana on Friday night?

  Question: Today is Friday. The last time to say Kiddush Levana this month will be on Motzai Shabbos. It looks like there will not be a Levana then. Can…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails, או"ח רס, קשה לשכחה

Can I cut my hand nails at night and my feet nails the next day?

  The day follows the previous night, so you shouldn’t cut hands by night and feet the following day. However, the night after the day is a new beginning.  …

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  • Shabbos
  • Shabbos Davening, Shabbos Mevarchim

What is our Nusach by Birchas Hachodesh?

  Question: What is our minhag on Shabbos Mevarchim which is also erev Rosh Chodesh - do we say by birchas hachodesh "Mochor bayom harishon"? What about when Rosh Chodesh…

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  • Shabbos
  • מלאכת ממרח

Is there any way sunscreen is permitted to be applied on Shabbos?

  Answer: Suntan lotion which is in cream, ointment or thick, slow- pouring oil form, is forbidden to be used on Shabbos, as it may be a violation of the…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails

If my nail breaks and is jagged, can I cut it down to even it out on Wednesday night-Thursday?

  Yes.   א״א תיז תנינא. וראה עוד בשאלה 9438: https://asktherav.com/9438-is-one-allowed-to-manicure-nails-on-rosh-chodesh/     #14646

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  • Kashrus, Shabbos

What is the correct way to add more regular wine to wine received from the Rebbe at Kos Shel Bracha?

  Pour the other wine into the Kos shel bracha bit by bit. Each time you pour make sure the kos shel bracha is more than what is added.  …

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  • - עברית, Coloring, Shabbos
  • או"ח שכ, מלאכת צובע

צביעת מפית נייר בשבת

  שאלה: לאחרי קידוש, כיון שמתחת להגביע יש לחלוחית הרבה מהיין, הנה לפי שאני מוסר הגביע להמסובים בכדי לטעום מהקידוש, אני מעביר הגביע על מפית נייר בכדי לנקותו, שלא יטוף…

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  • Havdala
  • או"ח ש

When is one supposed to light the candles on Motzoei Shabbos?

  The halacha is that one should ideally have a torch, consisting of several wicks for havdala, or at least two candles put together. See also here: https://asktherav.com/10828-type-of-havdala-candle-that-is-most-mehudar/ Additionally, there…

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  • Kiddush
  • kiddush in 7th hour

Why do some people not drink red wine between 6 and 7 on friday?

  White wine: There is a custom not to make kiddush on Friday nights between 6 and 7. The original sources make no mention of red wine specifically; likewise, the…

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  • Nedorim (Vows), Shabbos, Shabbos Candle Lighting
  • Shabbos Candles: What

Shabbos Lights: Candles or Olive Oil?

  Q. I want to try lighting Shabbos lights with olive oil. Would I be able to go back to lighting candles? A. You should verbalize that you don't want…

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  • Shabbos
  • misting system, זילותא דשבת

Can a misting system be used on Shabbos if it is turned on before Shabbos?

  Questions: Is there a concern of: Zoreh of the water? The high-pressure pump, is there a question due to sound? Some of the water sprays plants, so is there…

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  • Muktzeh, Shabbos
  • soap, מוקצה: בסיס

Understanding the Din of a Bosis (base for a forbidden item) in the laws of Muktza

  Question: I want to place bars of sweet-smelling soap as a drawer freshener inside dresser drawers. Would I then have a problem opening those drawers on Shabbos? It's just a…

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  • Refuah, Shabbos

Can I rub essential oils onto my pillow and/or my temples on Shabbos?

  No.   Sources: משום מוליד ריח בגוף ובבגדים, ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/which-deodorant-is-ok-for-shabbos-aerosol-spray-or-roll-on/ אבל משום סחיטה וכיבוס בבגדים יהי' אסור רק לסוחטו אבל לשרותו מותר - שוע"ר סימן שכ סעיף כא.…

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  • Shnayim Mikrah
  • הוראה

Interruptions while reading Shnayim Mikra

Question: May one interrupt while reading Shnayim Mikra? When one cannot be ma’avir the whole sedra at once, may one pause at sheini, shlishi, etc. or only at the ‘pei’…

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  • Maariv, Motzei Shabbos, Zmanim

What is the earliest one can Daven Maariv on Motzei Shabbos when it is the first night of Yom Tov such as Pesach this year?

  Tzeis Shabbos occurs at Tzeis Kochavim Ketanim, and the Shiur of Tosfos Shabbos is several minutes later (see Seder Hachnasas Shabbos. Cf. Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch (OC 293:1) who…

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  • Carrying, Shabbos
  • slide shoe

Is it true that one should not wear a slide shoe (a shoe without a back) outside on Shabbos, because it is considered carrying?

  See link.   #10641

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  • Shnayim Mikrah
  • written torah by night

It says that the Rebbeim used to say a parsha or two of Shnayim Mikrah on Thursday night. Can this be done before Chatzos?

  It may be said before Chatzos.   Sources: כמפורש להדיא בשעהמ״צ פ׳ ואתחנן. והנה, י״א בדעת האריז״ל שמותר לומר רק פ״א מקרא. וי״א רק כ״ו פסוקים ולא יותר. וי״א…

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  • Carrying, Eiruv, Shabbos
  • או"ח שיח, הנאה ממעשה שבת

Benefitting from things that were carried on Shabbos

  Question: I have relatives that hold of and use the eruv in crown heights on Shabbos. Am I allowed to have pleasure from things they carry on Shabbos? For…

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  • Shabbos
  • Shabbos: Games & Toys, מלאכת חורש

May I play Kugelach on Shabbos on a paved floor?

  Yes.   Sources: ואינו דומה לכאן - https://asktherav.com/12037-2/ - כיון שאין דרך להשוות הקרקע ולא כך צורת המשחק. ועוד, שאין דרך לשחק בקרקע כלל ולא גזרו בכה"ג במרוצף אטו…

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