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בעידן נגיף הקורונה, יש הרבה שמועות על אמצעי הגנה בדמות של ויטמינים שונים וכן לגרגר חומץ ומי לימון וכדו׳. האם זה מותר לעשות בשבת?

להגנה מותר. מקורות: ה״ז דומה לוויטמינים שהאג"מ או"ח ג, נד, וציץ אליעזר יד, נ, ועוד מתירים אם לוקחים אותם רק להגנה ולא להתחזק (ודלא כשש"כ לד הע׳ פה…

May one say mi shebeirach on Shabbos for sick people who are not seriously ill?

It seems to say in Shulchan Aruch (288:9) that one may not say mi shebeirach for sick people on Shabbos unless seriously ill? Should I stop saying mi shebeirach…

Article: Exercising on Shabbos and Yom Tov

Poskim address the concept of exercising on Shabbos, and they cite a number of concerns, most of which apply equally on Yom Tov. First, there is the concept of “Shelo yehei…

Saving Lives on Shabbat

By Horav Y. Braun When treating on Shabbat a patient who is critically ill, or when dealing with an individual whose life is in danger – known in…

Is one allowed to wear Invisalign (plastic aligner worn to slowly push teeth into a different place) or anything similar to that on Shabbos?

Is there any difference if one can feel any (even if slight) pain from them. Is it different in a case where they have not been adjusted for a…

My son has had a fever on and off for a few weeks already. Am I allowed to use an electric thermometer to check his fever on Shabbos?

The rule is that one should not use an electric thermometer unless there is concern of a danger - חשש סכנה. This matter needs to be discussed with your…

אבי שי’ צריך ניתוח קאטאראקט בעיניו. מכמה סיבות נדחה הענין כבר שנה וחצי. קשה לו מאד הקריאה. היות שסובל מדעמענשיא כשהי’ קורא הי’ עוזר לו לריכוז ומרגיע אותו וכו’. לא הבחנתי כשקבענו התור שהיום המיועד לניתוח זה הוא ביום ראשון הבעל”ט שהוא בתוך הג’ שבועות. הרופא מנתח רק בימי ראשון. אם אדחה אולי יקח עוד כמה שבועות לתור חדש. האם לעשות או לדחות?

אם אין חשש שהמצב יחמיר צריך לדחות עד כמה שאפשר כסדר דלהלן: 1) חודש אלול 2) אחרי ט"ו באב 3) אחרי תשעה באב 4) לפני ר"ח מנ"א 5) לפני…

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.…

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,…

My wife is expecting and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. The doctor said she should monitor her glucose levels 4 times every single day, including Shabbos. May she prick herself (שחיטה) and squeeze out blood (דש) and use the electronic blood reader, 4 times on Shabbos?

Please see here for answer.

Are lifting weights and stretching, done for enjoyment, completely Assur on Shabbos? I have a designated routine that I’ve been doing specifically on Shabbos, so it is not like my regular weekday workout.

There are multiple issues with exercising on Shabbos. Even if done for enjoyment and using a different routine than during the week, one should still refrain. See here for additional…

For heartburn/acid reflux, may one chew Tums with letters on Shabbos? If not, what should one do?

Swallowing pills with letters isn’t a problem. The issue is eating where it breaks before swallowing. However, tums are a problem due to taking medication on Shabbos. It is permissible…