It is customary to have a candle lit on the occasion of a Yartzite of a parent.[1] Likewise, many are accustomed to have a Yizkor candle lit during the days that Yizkor is recited.[2] When to light it:[3] It is forbidden to light a candle on Yom Tov unless its […]
May one raise the flame of one’s gas stove on Yom Tov?
Yes.[1] _____________________________ [1] As one is simply adding more fuel to the flame, and it is permitted to extend a flame on Yom Tov. Bookmark
May one ask a gentile on Yom Tov to ignite a flame?
In a time of need, it is permitted to ask a gentile to ignite a flame on Yom Tov, for the sake of Simchas Yom Tov. Bookmark
What is defined as “loss of quality” that allows the Melacha to be done on Yom Tov in its regular fashion?
Any food that its taste will be of lesser quality if done before Yom Tov.[1] [This applies even if it can be placed in a fridge to help retain its fresh taste.[2] If, however the food will taste just as good if placed in the fridge, and one is eating […]
May one cook or do other Melacha to food on Yom Tov for the sake of after Yom Tov:
All the Melachos of Ochel Nefesh were only permitted to be performed on Yom Tov for the sake of benefiting from it on Yom Tov. It is however forbidden to bake, slaughter, and cook on Yom Tov for the sake of eating it after Yom Tov. One who does so, […]
The food related Melachos that are permitted to be done on Yom Tov-The Criteria for allowance:
As explained in Halacha B, even food related Melachos have limitations in what may be performed on Yom Tov. Some of these limitations are Biblically required while others are Rabbinically required. Thus, in order for a food related Melacha to be allowed to be done on Yom Tov, it must […]
List of Melachos that remain Biblically forbidden on Yom Tov due to being “Meleches Avoda”:
What type of labor did the Torah prohibit on Yom Tov? All labor-related prohibitions relevant on Shabbos, the Torah prohibits likewise on Yom Tov. This forbidden form of work is referred to as Meleches Avoda. Meleches Avoda is defined as any work that is forbidden on Shabbos that that does […]
Is one who desecrates Yom Tov in public considered like a Heretic?
No, he is merely considered a Rasha.[1] However, some Poskim[2] rule that one who desecrates Yom Tov in public is considered a Mumar and is treated with the same severity as one who desecrates Shabbos in public. _____________________________ [1] Beis Shmuel E.H. 123:8; Chelkas Mechokek E.H. 123:11 in explanation of […]
Why Hashem prohibited Melacha on Yom Tov?
The purpose of Yom Tov is for the Jewish people to remember the great miracles that Hashem performed for them and their forefathers, and for them to give over this history to their children and grandchildren. This is why the Torah prohibited one from doing Melacha on Yom Tov, in […]
May one turn on the gas on the stove on Yom Tov if doing so releases a spark which ignites the flame?
No. Accordingly, it is incumbent to remove the plug from the outlet prior to the start of Yom Tov, otherwise one will not be allowed to turn on the flame even if he has a pre-existing flame available. [However, if one forgot to do so, then one may turn it […]
