Questions: A cake that was cut (before Shabbos) to form the shape of a number - may it be cut on Shabbos? May one place an overturned pan on…
Questions: A cake that was cut (before Shabbos) to form the shape of a number - may it be cut on Shabbos? May one place an overturned pan on…
Question: I would like to make centerpieces for a Shabbos kiddush in shul using orbeez/water beads. The beads are soaked in water, they get bigger and then fill a…
If there is a הפסד גדול or a צורך גדול there room for leniency. Source: אמירה לנכרי בדבר שאינו אסור אלא משום שבות לצורך מצוה התירו-סימן ש"ז סעיף…
Question continued: Should they be recited by a) one who has Yahrzeit on Friday b) one who has Yahrzeit on Shabbos or c) both a and b? Answer: Our…
Here's a link to the spoon. Answer: This would be problematic to use on Shabbos, see here: https://asktherav.com/can-i-use-on-shabbos-a-black-mug-that-when-you-put-hot-water-in-it-the-mug-changes-from-black-to-whatever-picture-you-have-on-it/ #13063
Yes, a Minyan just for Kriyas Hatorah may be done for Mincha of Shabbos. The only change would be that a Chatzi Kaddish would be said right after…
Question continued: While most people listening to Kiddush take a small sip from the Kiddush cup (or have wine poured into their cups from it), I have seen some…
Question continued: When removing a baby's diaper on Shabbos and folding it up, is it permitted to move the diaper aside to make it easier to put on a new…
Yes. Sources: נחלקו הפוסקים לענין מחיקת טשטוש דיו שבידיו בשבת, ראה ברכ״י שמ, ב. טל אורות מלאכת מוחק. חיי״א מ, ח ובנשמ״א שם ב. עיקרי הד״ט יד, י…
We're working on toilet training a 4 year old who's been a difficult customer. He is now wearing a wetness alarm that goes off if there is an accident. Not…
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שאלה: 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…
Link for doorbell The Ring doorbell unit is activated in three ways: By a visitor ringing the bell. By the owner accessing live view. By enabling the motion detector…
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…
It may not be used on Shabbos, but is permissible for use on Yom Tov. An excellent comprehensive article about Sous Vide for Shabbos has been written by Horav…
Question: If one can not do an Upsherenish on their son's birthday since it is on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh etc. would it be better to do it Motzaei…
Ovens are challenging to use for Shabbos and Yom Tov, for a number of reasons. The main problem with using them on Shabbos is the thermostat, which is affected by…
Question: We are getting a hot plate for Shabbos. On Shabbos, how does one reheat cold food from the fridge on a hot plate? Is it permissible for a…
There is a Machlokes Haposkim whether a peeler may be used on Shabbos. Some allow it for all fruits and vegetables. This opinion seems most correct. Others maintain that…
A water cooler is essentially a fridge. Still, even with a fridge, the usage of modern fridges on Shabbos isn’t that simple. See here for more details: Halacha2go.com article…
While it is forbidden to directly filter on Shabbos due to Borer (see Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch 319: 23), if a filter is attached to the faucet it is…
It is forbidden to use on Shabbos. Sources: עיין סימן שמ מש"ז ס"ק ג בנוגע אותיות שפולטים ע"י האש שאסור מדרבנן, ואע"פ שאינו דומה ממש, דהתם מתכוון -…
Question: 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…
It is permissible if when it is plugged in you are careful it doesn’t get unplugged. It is worthwhile to cover the part that is plugged in to remember not…
It would depend on what type of dirt you are referring to: • Dirt stuck to clothes and is 1. Moist and soft and 2. A stain will remain…
