Are you allowed to play with a Diablo / Chinese yo-yo on Shabbos?
As long as no lights or sounds turn on (some expensive ones have these features), I don't see a problem with it. #8261
As long as no lights or sounds turn on (some expensive ones have these features), I don't see a problem with it. #8261
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We might keep two days Yom Tov then regardless. Additionally, the Rebbe considers the possibility that once it has been established as Yom Tov it will remain that way…
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Yes, as it’s there to replace your paycheck. #7985
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Yes. Nonetheless it is advisable to make some type of Heker (sign), to remind you not to adjust it on Shabbos. ראה שו״ת מהרש״ג א, כט. ובשו״ת שואל…
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