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Late Mincha (after Shkiah) on Friday

Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in…

If my oven is set on a timer to keep food hot, can I open and close it on Shabbos while it’s still on?

No. When the oven door is opened, the thermostat will detect the cold air that rushes in and will activate the heating element if it is off at that…

Can I put a potato Kugel on top of a plugged in crockpot on Shabbos?

If the potato Kugel is still warm then you may, if however the potato Kugel is completely cold then you are not allowed. #4050

Am I allowed to fill up a Brita filter pitcher on Shabbos?

It depends what the purpose of filtering is. If it is in order to have cleaner water and one is not highly sensitive to the regular water (איסטניס) -…

My package went missing on Shabbos and I have video camera recordings. Can I view video footage of Shabbos?

Yes. #3991

We estimated, based on texture and looks, that a piece of meat was cooked Kimachol Ben Drusoie and put it on the Blech. On Shabbos when we took the meat off, we realized that it was not cooked (the meat was very red), can we still eat the meat on Shabbos? We have other foods to eat as well for the meat course.

If you put it on the Blech before Shabbos, you may even put something which is not cooked Kimachol Ben Drusoie. However, so long it’s not fully cooked, you…

Is this a solution for paying a babysitter on Shabbos?

Full Question: I had a babysitter on Thursday night, Friday night, and Shabbos day. We never agreed on the amount of money paid per hour. Can I tell her…

Can one make a double knot on Shabbos on a shoe if it will be opened up on the same day?

A knot and a bow on top of it is permitted, however, a double knot is אסור. ראה אדה"ז סימן שיז סעיף ג. #3941

Article: Clothing Tags on Shabbos

If a person discovers a price or cleaning tag attached to one of their garments on Shabbos, but does not particularly care about it being there and will not even…

Saying Ana Bichoach Quietly

Question: This that we say Ana Bichoach Blachash (quietly) on Friday evening, does it also apply to the Ana Bichoach of Sefiras Ha'omer on Friday night? Does it apply…

Are you still allowed to make Havdalah today – Tuesday – for someone, being that Shabbos Havdalah was different, as it was Bein Kodesh Le’kodesh, from Shabbos to Yom Tov?

Permitted, and should say Nusach of Bein Kodesh Le'kodesh Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז רצט,יא. ודון מינה ואוקי באתרין. וראה בארוכה באתרא דרב חוברת ג. #3749

Article: Opening Cans on Shabbos

Opening a can on Shabbos involves a host of halachic issues, some of which are subject to serious debate amongst contemporary poskim. The issues include the risk of transgressing…

If someone needs to change a baby diaper after Kiddush, would it be better to do it between Kiddush and washing or after washing where then another washing would need to take place to eat more bread?

After washing, provided that the pamper does not give off smell which makes it problematic to recite Brachos. Sources: הנה, בשו״ת מהרי״ל החדשות לב במה שצ״ל קידוש במקום…

In what situation is a doctor allowed to go to the hospital to work on a patient on Shabbos? And is he allowed to take pay for his work?

In general a doctor needs to be in contact with a competent Rav for general guidelines for the multiple and constant Shaylos that relate to Shabbos and Yom Tov.…

Is there an issue with using a juicer (non electric) on Shabbos or Yom Tov to squeeze our oranges for orange juice?

Not allowed. Squeezing in general even by hand is not allowed. Sources: בנוגע שבת- ראה סימן ש"כ בהתחלתו בנוגע יו"ט ראה סימן תצה סעיף ב ואדה"ז סעיף ט.…

My baby has a rash and I have been told by the doctor to put on cream 4 times a day, can I put it on Shabbos?

This is permitted in this case. One is not allowed to use lotion on an adult as a medical treatment. However if it is not as a medical treatment,…

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…

If I have Mukztah in my coat pockets that I can not take out by shaking it, the only way I can take it out is by putting my hands in it, how can I remove it?

Also can I move this coat from one room to another if there is something inside the pocket other than Muktza, like keys? Answer: If you did not…

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…

If I have a hat or Tallis (etc.) that is special for Shabbos, and I want to get a nicer one, is there an issue to now wear that item during the week? – whether because the item is being demoted or because its problematic to wear Shabbos clothes during the week?

There is no Halacha forbidding one from doing so. However, some have adopted a Midas Chassidus not to change the Shabbos clothes to weekday, because of being demoted. This…