Question: May one use white napkins that have pictures on them (i.e. leaves, grapevine, etc.) on Shabbos? Is there an issue with erasing? Answer: Best to use napkins…
Question: May one use white napkins that have pictures on them (i.e. leaves, grapevine, etc.) on Shabbos? Is there an issue with erasing? Answer: Best to use napkins…
It’s similar to any combo lock where you line up the numbers, but these locks are letters. If permitted, can they be set to spell words or would it…
Question: I got this pillow: one side is silver sequins and the other is sequins that make up a picture. Am I allowed to use it, touch it, flip…
Question: Are you allowed to open food packages on Shabbos? Specifically, these are the examples I am referring to: Take off the plastic from chummus or cream cheese packages,…
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…
Questions: Can one open a new shirt from its package on Shabbos? Can one remove the threaded attachments to a suit? Can one remove a cleaners tag on Shabbos?…
It is proper to be stringent not to eat and break bakery items that have on them letters or pictures on Shabbos and Yom Tov. This applies even if…
Yes, though you may not inflate it on Shabbos. Sources: שבת מח, א ורש"י שם, וראה ברמב"ם פרק כב מהל' שבת הל' כג. וריטב"א שם. שו"ע או"ח סי'…
Question: Many Jewish magazines and/or newspapers come with a closed plastic wrapper over them. Is it permitted to tear it open on Shabbos to read the magazine? Answer:…
Drawing a picture is included in the Melacha of writing. Writing or drawing on the condensation on the window is also forbidden on Shabbos. Sources: לענין ציורים -…
Q. Is one allowed to rip or peel off dry skin on Shabbos? A. No. שוע"ר שכח, לז. וראה משנ"ב סקצ"ז, ובערוה"ש סמ"א. וראה גם קצה"ש סימן קמג סק"ג.…
The primary issue with putting together jigsaw puzzles is the issue of writing (Koisev), while taking them apart is the issue of erasing (Moichek). The prohibitions of writing and…
I should point out that there are many opinions amongst Chabad Rabbonim on this matter. Some say that an adult may not eat foods that have a picture on…
