May one use a toilet that contains toilet soap? One is to avoid using all forms of toilet soaps on Shabbos.[1] Thus one is to remove the soap from the toilet before Shabbos. If one did not do so it is permitted to remove the soap on Shabbos. Some are […]
Air freshener
May one spray air freshener in his room or bathroom? Yes[1] [as one is not creating a new smell in any area, as well as that one is doing so in order to repel the bad smells]. [1] Beir Moshe [1/34] [See also Minchas Yitzchak 6/26 which was asked this […]
Removing cobwebs and spiderwebs on Shabbos
May one remove cobwebs on Shabbos?[1] Some Poskim[2] imply that it is permitted to break cobwebs on Shabbos, and doing so does not involve the Muktzah or destroying prohibition, or any other prohibition. Other Poskim[3], however, rule that cobwebs are considered Muktzah, just like earth and twigs and other waste. […]
Reattaching a Mezuzah
If a Mezuzah fell off the doorpost may one reattach it? The Mezuzah fell together with its case: A Mezuzah which fell together with its case may never be replaced on Shabbos to the door being that doing so involves nailing or taping the Mezuzah to the doorpost which contains […]
Emptying a storage room
May one undo a storage room of non-Muktzah items?[1] It is forbidden to undo a storage room on Shabbos, as doing so involves a great amount of energy, [and is thus not befitting to the day of rest]. This applies even if the items in the storage room are not […]
Unplug Drain
May one unplug a drain pipe on Shabbos?[1] It is forbidden to unplug a stuffed drainage pipe on Shabbos unless lack of doing so will cause flooding to one’s house, in which case one may remove the blockage of the pipe with an irregularity.[2] Example: If one’s rain pipes on […]
Tevilas Keilim
Immersing vessels in a Mikveh:[1] It is forbidden to immerse a vessel[2] in a Mikveh on Shabbos if the vessel requires immersion in order to be used.[3] Thus any vessel bought from a gentile and has not yet been immersed may not be immersed on Shabbos. This applies even if […]
Scrubbing, Shining and Polishing
Scrubbing, Shining and Polishing dishes and silverware:[1] One may scrub down, shine and polish all dishes and cutlery needed to be used on Shabbos, even if they are made of silver, so long as the shining agent does not remove any layer of the vessel. Thus it is forbidden to […]
Washing dishes on Shabbos
Washing dishes on Shabbos: [1] All dishes/cutlery needed to be used on Shabbos may be washed anytime on Shabbos, even much time prior to the meal.[2] Thus one may wash the Friday night dishes immediately after the meal on Friday night and does not need to wait until the morning. […]
Garbage
Removing the garbage:[1] Although in general one’s garbage is considered Muktzah, nevertheless it is permitted to remove it outside if the garbage is full. It is forbidden to remove the garbage if it is not yet full.[2] [For a detailed elaboration on this subject see Volume 1 “The Laws of […]
Cleaning spills on Shabbos
Cleaning spills on Shabbos Introduction: Cleaning a spill on Shabbos involves two actions which touch upon a number of possible prohibitions. These two actions are: 1) Wetting the cloth with the spill and 2) Moving around the soaked cloth. Wetting a cloth on Shabbos touches upon a possible laundering and […]
Cleaning one’s table
The laws of removing leftovers from ones table:[1] Introduction: Certain leftover foods are considered Muktzah and are therefore forbidden to be moved. The question hence arises how is one to clean his table from leftovers after the Shabbos meal. It is always permitted to shake the leftovers off the table […]
Moving Furniture
Dragging furniture across one’s floor or ground: [1] It is permitted to drag an average size table, chair, or bed over any floor, including an earth floor, so long as one has no intent to form a ditch in the earth[2] and doing so does not inevitably cause the ditch […]
Mopping ones floor on Shabbos
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Sweeping one’s house on Shabbos
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General Summary of Hatmanah
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here General Summary of Hatmanah: It is a Mitzvah to insulate hot food before Shabbos so one can eat hot food on Shabbos, in its honor. The following are the laws involved in how one may insulate his food: Definition […]
5. Scenarios in which insulating on Shabbos is permitted
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Scenarios in which insulating on Shabbos is permitted: A. Placing an upside-down pot over a hot pot on Shabbos:[1] It is forbidden to place a vessel as a covering over a hot pot for the purpose of retaining […]
1. Insulating food on Shabbos itself
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Insulating food on Shabbos itself:[1] The prohibition:[2] On Shabbos itself it is forbidden to insulate hot foods even with material that does not add heat. The reason:[3] [Now,] even though [insulating with material that does not increase heat] […]
3. Is it permitted to insulate during Bein Hashmashos of Erev Shabbos?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Is it permitted to insulate during Bein Hashmashos[1] of Erev Shabbos?[2] By Bein Hashmashos, even though it is questionable if it is considered nighttime [and thus perhaps Shabbos has already begun, nevertheless], one is permitted to insulate [food] […]
2. The definition of insulation
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. The definition of insulation: A. The law if the insulation does not touch the walls of the pot: If the insulating material does not directly touch the pot, then it is not consider insulated. See Chapter 1 Halacha […]
9. The law if one transgressed and insulated in material which adds heat
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 9. The law if one transgressed and insulated in material which adds heat:[1] First Opinion:[2] If one transgressed and insulated [in material which increases heat], even [if this was done] inadvertently [without prior knowledge of the prohibition], [nevertheless] the […]
8. The laws of Hatmanah in a case that the oven has been sealed shut with plaster
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 8. The laws of Hatmanah in a case that the oven has been sealed shut with plaster:[1] If the oven is plastered with clay around its opening, it is permitted [to leave food in it] in any scenario, even […]
7. Placing a non-insulated pot of food directly on top of coals of an oven or fire
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 7. Placing a non-insulated pot of food directly on top of coals of an oven or fire:[1] First Opinion:[2] To place the pot directly on coals, even if the coals are dimmed and covered, is forbidden in all cases, […]
6. Insulating before Shabbos with non-heat adding material, on top of material that adds heat, such as a blech
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 6. Insulating before Shabbos with non-heat adding material, on top of material that adds heat, such as a blech:[1] A pot which has been insulated with Mochin or other materials which do not add heat, is forbidden to be […]
5. Insulating within the Tiberius hot springs
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Insulating within the Tiberius hot springs:[1] A. Placing a bottle of water and the like into the spring from before Shabbos: A channel of water from the hot springs of Tiberius is forbidden to place through it, even […]
4. Which materials are considered to add heat?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Which materials are considered to add heat?[1] The following are materials which add heat [whether they are wet or dry]: Waste of olives and of sesame seeds [that is left] after their oil has been removed, and fertilizer […]
3. The Definition of Insulation
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. The definition of insulation: A. The law if the insulation does not touch the walls of the pot:[1] If the [pot was insulated] in a way that the clothing are not touching the pot, such as if one […]
1. The Mitzvah to eat hot food on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. The Mitzvah to eat hot food on Shabbos:[1] It’s a Mitzvah to insulate food for Shabbos in order so one can eat hot food on Shabbos, as [eating hot food] is [part of the mitzvah] of honoring and […]
Introduction to Hatmana
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction to Hatmana In the previous sections the laws relevant to leaving food on a flame from before Shabbos and placing it there on Shabbos were discussed. In the following chapter the laws of insulating a food before Shabbos […]
2. Cutting foods to small pieces
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. Cutting foods to small pieces: The cutting of foods to very small pieces [Dak Dak] is included in the Melacha of grinding.[1] The following laws will discuss as to which foods this prohibition applies: What is […]
1. Grinding foods
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Grinding foods: A. Crushing spices:[1] [One who grinds pepper and other spices in a grinder in its normal method transgresses the Biblical Grinding prohibition. This applies even if he ground only one kernel.[2]] Crushing with the handle of […]
0. Introduction to Crushing and Grinding
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here The laws of Crushing, grinding, mashing, and cutting Introduction: The following section will deal with the laws of grinding on Shabbos. Different foods have different laws regarding if and how they may be grinded. The Av Melacha: Grinding […]
How to read
How is it to be read? One is to read each verse twice and then immediately read the Targum on that verse prior to continuing on to the next verse. This order is followed throughout the entire reading.[1] Nevertheless, from the letter of the law one may read the verses […]
When to read
When is one obligated to read Shnayim Mikra? A. The custom: The custom is to read the entire Shnayim Mikra Echad Targum after midday on Erev Shabbos.[1] [see footnote] B. The letter of the law:[2] The earliest possible to time it is allowed to be read: One is obligated to […]
What to read
What is one obligated to read?[1] One is obligated to read all the pesukim[2] in the Parsha two times and to read the entire Targum Unkulus of that Parsha. [see footnote regarding reading other commentaries instead of Targum[3]] Likewise every G-d fearing Jew is to also read the entire commentary […]
The reward and Sparks of kabala
The Reward for reading Shnayim Mikra:[1] All those which fulfill the Mitzvah of reading Shnayim Mikra by its proper time are given long days and years. Sparks of Kabala[2] Reading Shnayim Mikra merits a person to draw down a spirit of purity and receive the extra soul [which is […]
Shayim Mikra: Obligation & Importance, Segullos, fast versus slow, women, children
The obligation of Shnayim Mikra:[1] Although a person hears the reading of the entire Torah every Shabbos in a public forum, he is obligated each week to read to himself the Parsha of that week in the form of Shnayim Mikra Echad Targum [as will be explained].[2] [This matter is […]
Learning and other activities
Learning and doing other activities on Erev Shabbos:[1] One is to slightly diminish the amount of his learning on Erev Shabbos. It goes without saying that one is to diminish from doing other activities.[2] Yeshiva on Erev Shabbos: [Due to the above requirement to diminish in ones learning on Erev […]
Forms of work
The forms of work that are forbidden to be done past Mincha:[1] The Sages only forbade one to do forms of work which fulfill all the following conditions: Melacha Gemura: The work is a complete form of work. [Meaning that it involves laborious activity, as opposed to a job which […]
Doing work on Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov
Important note: Although one may do work on Erev Shabbos until the time to be mentioned below, he nevertheless is to prepare for Shabbos prior to this time, as explained in the previous chapter[1] and as is evident from the story told by Rav Yehuda Hachasid[2]. The law: [3] The […]
Mincha on Erev Shabbos
Saying Hodu:[1] It is a custom established from the Ball Shem Tov to recite psalm 107 prior to the Mincha prayer.[2] Hodu is omitted prior to Mincha Erev Shabbos which is also Yom Tov or Chol Hamoed.[3] [Some communities are accustomed to recite Hodu together with a Minyan.[4] This is […]
Accepting joyfully
Accepting Shabbos with joy:[1] One is to wear elegant clothing and rejoice in the coming of Shabbos like one is going to greet the king, and like one who is greeting a bride and groom. This was the custom of the greatest of our Sages which would garb themselves in […]
Checking pockets
Checking ones pockets close to Shabbos: [1] It is a Mitzvah[2] upon every person to check his clothing[3] on Erev Shabbos, in close proximity to the beginning of Shabbos. This is done in order to verify that he is not carrying anything which is forbidden to carry[4] on Shabbos.[5] [This […]
Carrying close to shabbos
Carrying an object close to the start of Shabbos:[1] The public area is defined as a Reshus Harabim: It is forbidden for one to carry an object in his hand [or pocket[2]] into a public domain which is defined as a Reshus Harabim very close to the start of Shabbos.[3] […]
Shabbos reminders
Reminding ones household that Shabbos is near:[1] Slightly[2] prior to sunset, one is to caution his household that they should light the candles and cease from doing any forbidden work. Likewise, if one’s wife baked Challah [as is required due to the custom] then slightly prior to sunset it is […]
Preparing the Blech
Practical summary of how to prepare the Blech Erev Shabbos: It is forbidden to leave less than half cooked food on an open flame into Shabbos. This law created the use of a Blech. The blech effectively covers the fire and allows one to leave even less than half cooked […]
Doing laundry on Erev Shabbos
Doing laundry on Erev Shabbos: The general law:[1] Ezra instituted for laundry to be done on Thursday [or prior[2]] in honor of Shabbos, in order so one have clean white clothing to wear on Shabbos.[3] [This comes to negate doing laundry on Erev Shabbos[4]], as on Erev Shabbos there is […]
Clothing
Shabbos clothes:[1] Every person is obligated to strive based on his affordability, to have elegant clothing for Shabbos.[2] These clothing are to be designated specifically[3] for Shabbos (and are to be nicer than the clothing he wears during the week).[4] [Hence one is to avoid wearing these clothing at all […]
Nails
Cutting ones nails: It is a Mitzvah to cut one’s [hand[1]] nails every Erev Shabbos.[2] [See Q&A] A. Cutting nails during the week, prior to Erev Shabbos?[3] Although it is a Mitzvah top cut the nails on Erev Shabbos as stated above nevertheless if one does not desire to wait […]
Haircut
Getting a haircut?[1] If one has long hair it is a Mitzvah to cut it [any day prior to Shabbos] in order so one not enter into Shabbos in disgrace. Furthermore, it is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar to cut the hair specifically on Erev Shabbos and not beforehand.[2] If however […]
Mikveh
Going to Mikveh on Erev Shabbos:[1] It is a great Mitzvah to immerse in a Mikveh on Erev Shabbos[2], and so is the Chabad custom.[3] Immersing before Shabbos draws down the holiness of Shabbos onto one’s soul. [4] Regarding Erev Yom Tov, even one who is not particular to go […]
Bathing
Bathing on Erev Shabbos:[1] It is a Mitzvah[2] [upon both men and women[3]] to initially bathe one’s entire body[4] in hot water[5] on Erev Shabbos [and Erev Yom Tov[6]] in honor of Shabbos [and Yom Tov]. If one is unable to do so then he is at the very least […]
Tasting the foods on Erev Shabbos
Tasting the foods on Erev Shabbos:[1] One is to taste the Shabbos foods on Erev Shabbos [to see if they need anything added to them in order to ensure their tastiness[2]]. [Nevertheless, this was not seen to be the custom of the Previous Rebbe.[3]] It is proper to taste each […]
Setting up the Shabbos table
Setting the table for Shabbos:[1] When to set the table:[2] One[3] is to set up the Shabbos table [including its chairs[4]] on Erev Shabbos in preparation for the Friday night meal.[5] [The silverware and china are to be clean and polished for the meal.[6] There is no need however to […]
Sharpening knives on Erev Shabbos
Sharpening knives on Erev Shabbos:[1] One is to beware to sharpen the [kitchen and eating] knives every Erev Shabbos, as preparing oneself for eating is included within the honor of Shabbos.[2] In addition, [at times] one needs to sharpen the knives for the sake of Shalom Bayis [marital harmony], such […]
Keeping floor clean
Not to dirty one’s floor by the Shabbos meals:[1] It is proper[2] to beware at the night and day meal from dirtying one’s floor by throwing food remnants onto it.[3] Rather one is to throw the remnants onto the tablecloth which is on the table and after the meal one […]
Cleaning preparations
Cleaning the house for Shabbos:[1] One is to clean and tidy all matters of his house so that when he comes home from Shul the house is found clean and organized.[2] [The floors are to be swept and cleaned.[3] When cleaning the house for Shabbos one should mention that he […]
Designating food for shabbos
Food designated for Shabbos:[1] If one was given food for Shabbos it should not be eaten during the week. This is an act of piety, although from the letter of the law there is no prohibition in the matter.[2] [1] 242/8 [2] This can be learned from the law in […]
Separating challah
Separating Challah:[1] The amount of dough needed to separate with a blessing: One may only separate Challah with a blessing if he has 1,666.6 grams of flour.[2] If one has less than this amount but more than 1,250 grams[3] he is to separate Challah without a blessing. How much dough […]
Baking Challahs
Baking Challahs:[1] It is customary for every household to bake Challahs for Shabbos which are used for Lechem Mishneh and not to buy them at the bakery as is done during the week. This matter of baking one’s own Challah is included in the honoring of Shabbos and Yom Tov […]
Borrowing money and taking money from charity for the sake of the Shabbos meals
Borrowing money and taking money from charity for the sake of the Shabbos meals: Borrowing money to enhance Shabbos:[1] If one does not have money for Shabbos expenses he is to borrow money if he has an item which is able to be given as collateral to the lender[2].[3] Nonetheless, […]
How much to enhance shabbos
How much should one spend in order to enhance Shabbos and what should be part of the Shabbos menu? The foods eaten to fulfill the mitzvah of Oneg Shabbos vary in accordance to each countries definition of a luxurious food. Thus those foods and beverages which considered delicacies in ones […]
Should one do “Iskafya” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?
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], […]
Leaving the Haftorah open until the concluding blessings
Leaving the Haftorah open until the concluding blessings are recited:[1] The Sefer Nevim [i.e. Haftorah; Chumash[2]] is not to be removed from before the Maftir until after he completes the recital of the after blessings in order so he sees [the Haftorah] and says the blessing over the [words that […]
Saying Meiyn Sheva in a private Minyan
Is Meiyn Sheva recited in a private Minyan that is not taking place in a Shul?[1] The blessing of Meiyn Sheva is only recited in an established Shul, which is defined as an area in which a Minyan Davens on a constant basis. [This applies even if the Shul does […]
4. Washing hands with salt/ soap/fats
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Washing ones hands with salt/ soap/fats:[1] It is forbidden to wash one’s hands in salt[2] and certainly with soap[3] or other fats. The reason for this is: because [the material] dissolves in one’s hand and is as if […]
3. Placing a frozen/congealed item in an area where it will melt on its own
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Placing a frozen/congealed item in an area where it will melt on its own: Important Note: In all scenarios below, it is forbidden due to the cooking restrictions to place the item in an area where it can […]
2. Placing ice into a glass of liquid
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. Placing ice into a glass of liquid:[1] One may place ice into a glass of wine or water during the summer in order to cool down [the drink] into which [the ice] melts on its own. One need […]
1. Crushing and breaking ice/snow with one’s body
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here The Term Nolad: The term Nolad generally refers to the Mukztah prohibition associated with items recreated on Shabbos. This term however is also used to refer to the prohibition against melting foods on Shabbos.[1] In Admur, this prohibition […]
The law of food which one transgressed a prohibition with on Shabbos
1. The intentional transgressor:[1] One who cooks on Shabbos, or did one of the other [Biblically prohibited[2]] actions, with prior knowledge of the prohibition is forbidden for him to ever benefit from that action that was done due to a fine. The law of the pot: As well, the pot […]
Cooking/Bishul
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Important Note: The following laws deal with what constitutes the prohibition of cooking on Shabbos and not the Rabbinical prohibition associated with placing cooked food on or very […]
0. Introduction to Laws of Cooking
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: The following section will discuss the laws of cooking on Shabbos. The first chapter deals with the definition of cooking and what foods may be heated on Shabbos and which may not. The second chapter will discuss the […]
Standing undressed in front of Shabbos candles
Not to stand naked before a candle:[1] One is not to stand before a candle naked as all that stand naked before a candle become crippled. [Nevertheless, in the Poskim we find a number of disclaimers towards this warning: Some[2] explain that this danger only applies when standing still […]
Sharing Candelabras
Hadlakas Neiros Shabbos-Sharing candelabra and Chanukah menorah It at times occurs that there are extra branches on the candelabra, or Menorah and there is another person lighting who does not have a candelabra/Menorah and hence would like to use the extra branches for his/her lighting. The question arises as […]
Who is obligated to light candles-Men or Women
Who is obligated to light Shabbos candles-Men versus Women People commonly think that the Mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles belongs specifically to women. While true in some respect, in actuality the Mitzvah and obligation of lighting Shabbos candles applies equally to men and women. It is only regarding the […]
Olive oil versus Wax
Hadlakas Neiros Shabbos-Olive oil or wax? Many of you I am sure have noticed that while most people light Shabbos candles using wax candles, some are particular to use olive oil. On the other hand, by Chanukah most of Jewry uses olive oil while only some use wax. Should […]
8. The law if one transgressed the Chazara conditions
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 8. The law if one transgressed the Chazara conditions: A. The law if one placed a food on a flame on Shabbos without fulfilling the required conditions:[1] If one transgressed and returned a pot on Shabbos to an area […]
7. Placing food on a heater which will eventually turn on
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 7. Placing food on a heater which will eventually turn on: A. Having a Jew place it: Placing food on top of an oven which will be turned on later:[1] [Although we rule like the stringent opinion regarding placing […]
6. Placing food on Shabbos by an area which is not Yad Soledes Bo
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 6. Placing food on Shabbos by an area which is not Yad Soledes Bo: A. The definition of Yad Soledes Bo:[1] Is an area that is hot enough that if the food that he is returning there were to […]
5. Placing/returning a food near an oven
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Placing/returning a food near an oven: A. Placing food next to the wall of a Kirah oven on Shabbos:[1] All the above restrictions are with regards to returning the pot onto the oven or inside it, however it […]
4. Placing food on top of a heater or any fire which is covered by a sheet of material
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Placing food on top of a heater or any fire which is covered by a sheet of material:[1] Based on the above[2] one can say that our ovens which have a [solid[3]] covering [over the flame], even if […]
3. The Laws of placing food on top of a pot
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. The laws of placing food on top of a pot: A. Returning food onto a fire which is covered by an empty pot:[1] One who awakens in the morning [of Shabbos] and sees that his food which is […]
1. Placing/Returning food on a Tanur/Kupach oven; or a Kirah oven fueled with wood whose fire was not covered
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Placing/Returning food on a Tanur/Kupach oven; or a Kirah oven fueled with wood whose fire was not covered:[1] Note: Regarding the logistics behind the Tanur, Kupach, and Kirah oven-See “The Laws of Shehiyah” Chapter 1 Halacha 3. A […]
0. Introduction on Laws of Chazara
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here The following set of laws will deal with the restrictions that apply to placing a fully cooked food on a fire on Shabbos. As although there is no cooking being done when one places a fully cooked food on […]
1. Inserting a shutter, windowpane or screen into a window
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: The following chapter will discuss the laws that involve inserting and removing doors, windows and other parts into and out of houses on Shabbos. It will also discuss the laws of inserting locks onto ones doors. At […]
15. May one gather non-Muktzah rocks and use it to build a temporary structure
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 15. May one gather non-Muktzah rocks and use it to build a temporary structure: For insulating food on Yom Tov for the sake of Shabbos: [1] When Yom Tov which falls out on Erev Shabbos, it is forbidden to […]
14. The laws of smearing saliva on the ground
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 14. The laws of smearing saliva on the ground:[1] Rubbing it into the ground: One may not rub saliva with his feet onto an earth floor. The reason for this is because: by doing so one is leveling the […]
13. Leveling the floor and the ground
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 13. Leveling the floor and the ground:[1] One who levels the floor of the house or of a courtyard, such as for example he leveled a mound or filled up a ditch or valley, then this is [considered] building […]
12. Placing an item to support the beam of a roof that is caving inwards
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 12. Placing an item to support the beam of a roof that is caving inwards:[1] Using a vessel as a support: A beam from the roof of a house which has broken [and has begun to cave into the […]
11. The Biblical Prohibition to make a hole in a wall, floor, or vessel which holds 40 Seah
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 11. The Biblical Prohibition to make a hole in a wall, floor, or vessel which holds 40 Seah:[1] A. The general rule: A wall or floor:[2] One who hammers a peg into the wall in order to hang vessels […]
10. Examples
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Examples: Tearing the covering off of a bottle:[1] A person may tear the hide which [seals] the opening of a barrel of wine or other liquids, if he does so for the need of Shabbos. He need not worry […]