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Tagged as: או”ח שז

  • - Halacha Articles, Shabbos
  • pictures, Rebbe picture, shtarei hedyoitois, או"ח שז

Article: Reading on Shabbos

  One is not allowed to read shtarei hedyoitois, mundane documents, on Shabbos. Chazal made a rule that one is not allowed to read anything written, any ksav, other than…

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  • - עברית, Shabbos
  • או"ח שז

?האם מותר בשבת ללמוד הסטוריה למבחן

  שאלה: שאלו בנות סמינר האם מותר בשבת ללמוד הסטוריה למבחן. האם דינו כלימוד שאר חכמות, שהמנהג להקל. ולכאורה נהוג ללמוד את ולעשות על זה מבחנים וכדומה, אם כן מבואר…

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  • Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז

Can I write a menu before Shabbos to be read on Shabbos in order to not forget anything in the fridge and set the table correctly?

  There is room for leniency if you have the list printed and not written. Each food item should be on a separate card or paper. Ideally, you should also…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Amira L'nachri
  • או"ח שז

Can a Non-Jew do it on Shabbos? May the Janitor mop the Shul on Shabbos?

  Article #1: Can a Non-Jew do it on Shabbos? It is absolutely forbidden to ask a goy to turn on the lights in one’s home on Shabbos. The Shulchon…

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  • - עברית, Shabbos
  • raffle, או"ח שז, או"ח שכג

כרטיסי הגרלה לתוכנית ילדים בשבת

  שאלה: בשעת רעוא דרעווין אנו עורכים סדר ניגונים עבור הילדים ומחלקים להם ממתיקים ופרסים. האם מותר לחלק לילדים כרטיס הגרלה רגילים, כאשר ההגרלה עצמה תתקיים במוצש"ק.   תשובה: מותר.…

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  • Mikvah (Men), Shabbos
  • schar shabbos, או"ח שז

Can I pay for the Mikvah after Shabbos?

  Question: On Shabbos morning, I went to Mikveh Meir, which requires you to pay before Shabbos for both Friday afternoon and Shabbos together. Normally that is what I do,…

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  • Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז

I am learning to be a EMT. Am I allowed to read the necessary materials on Shabbos?

  Yes, they may be read.   Explanation: The Alter Rebbe brings two opinions on the matter, but writes (307:31) that the custom is to be lenient. A G-d fearing…

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  • Mikrah Megillah, Purim, Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז, הכנה משבת לחול

Is one allowed to study on Shabbos for a test?

  Can I study on Shabbos for a test on Limudei Kodesh subjects? Allowed. ראה שש"כ פרק כח סעיף צב ובהערה רכ, ושם הערה קעח. וכן נפסק בלוח יומי -…

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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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  • Shabbos
  • reading on shabbos, או"ח שז

Is one allowed to read Jewish novels on Shabbos?

  If there is any סרך קדושה (a slight amount of holiness) discussed in these books, like lessons you can take from it, be it Yiras Shamayim or some other…

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  • Ribbis (Interest), Shabbos
  • babysitting, ribbis, schar shabbos, או"ח שז

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…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Hotel, Shabbos
  • Shabbos at hotel, או"ח שז

What should one be careful about when spending Shabbos at a hotel?

  Spending Shabbos at a Hotel  Due to the widespread use of technology, there are quite a number of issues that have to be addressed prior to spending Shabbos at…

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  • Birth, Shabbos
  • books, psychology, reading on shabbos, therapy, או"ח שז

My therapist recommended I read some books, however I don’t really have the time to read them during the week. Am I allowed to read them on Shabbos?

  I also have a fear of giving birth and someone recommended a book to help can I read that book on Shabbos?   Answer: These books may be read…

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