May one tie a scarf around his neck, or a tichel on ones hair? It is best to do so with a bow over a knot. However there are Poskim[1] which allow one to make even a double knot as long as the double knot is not tight. Other Poskim[2] […]
Tying a gartel to a sefer torah
May one tie a Gartel to a Sefer Torah? Some Poskim[1] rule that when it is done in a way that one makes a bow over a knot then it may only be done to undo that day, such as to undo by Mincha. If however one will not be […]
Practical Q&A
May one ask a gentile to untie a temporary knot in a time of need? Even if the knot is meant to last for more than 7 days, it is allowed to be done.[1] However it requires further analysis if this applies even according to Admur/Taz[2]. May one make […]
9. Sucking the milk from an animal
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 9. Sucking the milk from an animal:[1] As a cure for heart pain: One who is moaning from heart pain of which his treatment is to suckle with his mouth from [the breast of] an animal, is permitted to […]
An amateur knot
When making an amateur knot must one have in mind to undo it within 24 hours?[1] If the knot is a type of knot which is at times opened within 24 hours, and certainly if it is meant to constantly be opened, then there is no need for one to […]
A professional knot
What is considered a professionally made knot?[1] Any strong knot which is tightly tied there is doubt that perhaps it is considered a professional knot. Double knots: Therefore [strong] double knots are forbidden to be tied or untied unless in a case of pain when made to not last 24 […]
8. Pumping and squeezing breast milk on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 8. Pumping and squeezing breast milk on Shabbos:[1] Into a cup and the like: A woman may not squeeze milk from her breasts into a cup or into a pot in order to nurse [the milk] to her child. […]
Summary
Biblically: It is only Biblically prohibited to tie or untie a knot if: At the time of making it one plans to let the knot remain tied for as long as it can possibly last and does not plan to ever untie it.[1] According to some opinions there must also […]
7. Squeezing juice out of pickles and other foods saturated with external liquids
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 7. Squeezing juice out of pickles and other foods saturated with external liquids: A. Squeezing out the liquid for the sake of drinking their liquids:[1] Fruits and vegetables that are pickled in salt and vinegar, or in salt water, […]
6. Juice which flowed on its own from fruits on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 6. Juice which flowed on its own from fruits on Shabbos: A. From grapes and olives: Forbidden to be drunk on Shabbos:[1] Liquids which flowed out on Shabbos on their own from olives and grapes are forbidden[2] [to be […]
