It is permitted to melt foods on Yom Tov for the sake of eating the food on Yom Tov. A. Is melting fat or ice on Yom Tov forbidden due to the Nolad prohibition which applies on Yom Tov? Some Poskim[1] rule that all forms of Nolad are forbidden […]
10. Squeezing on Yom Tov
It is forbidden to squeeze on Yom Tov just as on Shabbos. A. May one make almond milk on Yom Tov?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to crush almonds and make almond milk on Yom Tov.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is permitted to make almond milk on Yom Tov.[5] […]
8. Using a peeler on Yom Tov:
Introduction: The use of a peeler on Shabbos is subject to the Borer prohibition[1], and is thus prohibited to be used on Shabbos to remove inedible peels[2], and with some Poskim[3] prohibiting it entirely even to remove edible peels.[4] [See Topics in Practical Halacha Vol. 2 O.C. Halacha 42] The […]
7. Borer on Yom Tov
The laws of Borer on Yom Tov slightly differ from Shabbos; at times it retains the Shabbos restrictions while at others it receives a new set of laws relating to its form of separation. The following is the general rule: Foods that are sifted many days prior to use:[1] Those […]
6. Smearing foods: on Yom Tov
The smearing prohibition does not apply to foods, and it is hence permitted to smear butter on a pan on Yom Tov. Bookmark
5. Opening Cans on Yom Tov
Opening cans on Yom Tov follows the same laws as doing so on Shabbos without any change.[1] Nevertheless, some Poskim[2]rule it is permitted to open cans on Yom Tov without restriction according to all opinions if one does so in a destructive fashion. Practically one may be lenient like this […]
4. Measuring on Yom Tov
It is forbidden to measure on Yom Tov.[1] This applies whether with one’s hands or with a measuring tape [or with a vessel[2]].[3] This applies whether for business or personal related purposes.[4] Thus one who is making Challah on Yom Tov may not measure the amount of flour being used […]
3. Cooking on Yom Tov
It is permitted to cook food on Yom Tov for the sake of eating the food on Yom Tov. It is permitted to cook the foods in their regular fashion, if it would either cause a loss or a diminish of quality of the taste, to have cooked it before […]
2. Kibuiy – Extinguishing a fire on Yom Tov
It is forbidden to extinguish a fire on Yom Tov, just as is the law on Shabbos. If however one needs to extinguish the fire for the sake of food, then it is permitted to be done. An example of such a case is if there is a fire in […]
May one open the hot water tap on Yom Tov?
Electric boiler: Many Poskim[1] rule it is permitted to open the hot water tap even if cold water enters into the boiler in the process[2], and even if doing so will eventually cause the boiler to turn on due to loss of temperature.[3] Some Poskim[4]however rule it is forbidden if […]
