Should one do “Iskafya[1]” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?[2] It is clear that both on the Halachic[3] and esoteric[4] aspects of the Torah it is a Mitzvah to embellish in Oneg Shabbos, by eating delicacies and drinking fine beverages, and the concept of sanctifying oneself with […]
The Mitzvah of Kavod and Oneg Shabbos
The mitzvah of Kavod and Oneg Shabbos:[1] A Biblical or Rabbinical precept: There are two matters regarding Shabbos that were expounded on by the prophets. These are the Mitzvah to honor Shabbos [i.e. Kavod Shabbos] and Oneg Shabbos.[2] These two Shabbos obligations [to honor and enjoy it] are in truth […]
Shopping for Shabbos
Shopping for Shabbos: When to go shopping:[1] It is best to purchase foods which require further preparation[2] on Thursday, as opposed to Erev Shabbos.[3] Readymade foods, such as beverages and different readymade desserts and the like, are better to be purchased on Friday. If the store will close and one […]
The Mitzvah to help prepare for Shabbos
Preparing for Shabbos-A Mitzvah and obligation upon each person:[1] Best to personally perform all the Shabbos preparations: Even if one has many servants he is to endeavor to personally prepare [all[2] or as much as possible of] his Shabbos needs.[3] [This applies even if doing all the Shabbos preparations will […]
Making Dye
Making dye on Shabbos:[1] It is forbidden to make dye on Shabbos, such as by soaking pigment in water, [due to the dyeing prohibition[2], or alternatively due to the kneading prohibition[3].] General Q&A May one use Q-tips on Shabbos? This is allowed.[4] [1] Magen Avraham 320/25 brought also […]
5. Dyeing one’s skin with pigment/Applying makeup
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Dyeing one’s skin with pigment/Applying makeup:[1] In the process of eating:[2] There is no problem involved at all in [dirtying] one’s hands and face with the pigment of the food that he is eating, as [the] coloring [prohibition] […]
3. Treating a bleeding wound on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Treating a bleeding wound on Shabbos:[1] Placing a [non-designated] cloth on a wound:[2] It is forbidden to place a garment on a wound that is bleeding. The Reason:[3] The reason for this is because the blood will dye […]
2. Pesik Resihei by dyeing-Wiping stained hands on a cloth
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. Pesik Resihei by dyeing-Wiping stained hands on a cloth:[1] As explained in Halacha 1, dyeing clothing contains a Biblical prohibition when done with a permanent dye and a Rabbinical prohibition when done with a temporary dye. The following […]
4. Dyeing Foods
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Dyeing foods:[1] One is permitted to place turmeric in food and there is no need to worry [that doing so] is [transgressing the] coloring [prohibition] as there is no coloring [prohibition involved] in [dyeing] food. Getting pigment on […]
1. The Prohibition of dyeing clothing and other objects
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. The Prohibition of dyeing clothing and other objects:[1] A. The dye is lasting: Biblically: There is only a Biblical prohibition [involved in dyeing] when dyeing with a permanent dye, however a dye which will not last at all[2], […]
