This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction The following chapter will discuss the laws of smearing oil on one’s body. The problem with doing so at times is that it falls under the decree made against healing. In continuation of this, the laws of […]
Playing games
Introduction- The spirit of Shabbos Due to the holiness of Shabbos, adults should avoid playing games on Shabbos even if the game has no Halachic prohibitions involved. The Talmud states that the city of Tur Shimon was destroyed for the sin of playing ball on Shabbos. Some explain this to […]
1. Molid Reiach-The laws of placing perfume and the like onto objects/clothing and one’s skin
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Molid Reiach-The laws of placing perfume and the like onto objects/clothing and one’s skin: A. Smoking fruits on Yom Tov over incense:[1] In order to absorb a good taste:[2] Even to smoke fruits is only permitted when one’s […]
Chapter 2: Killing or injuring creatures on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chapter 2: Killing or injuring creatures on Shabbos 1. The Primary Melacha that was in the Tabernacle-Slaughtering:[1] Slaughtering is one of the principal [forbidden] actions [on Shabbos], [being] that [it] was done in the [building process for the] Tabernacle […]
Chapter 5: Laws relating to a fire on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. The law if the fire poses a danger:[1] It is permitted and praiseworthy to extinguish any fire which has even a remote doubt[2] as to if it can be life threatening. Thus, any fire which has the ability […]
Left light on in Fridge
May one open or close the door of his fridge if the light was left active? No. It is forbidden to open or close the door of the fridge if the fridge light was left active and will inevitably turn on or off upon being opened or closed. This […]
Beginning a Melacha before Shabbos which will continue into Shabbos
May one begin a Melacha before Shabbos if it will continue into Shabbos?[1] The rule: It is permitted for one to begin a Melacha[2] on Erev Shabbos, up until sunset, even if it will not be completed before sunset, and will thus consequently finish on its own on Shabbos. Furthermore, […]
Fasting on Erev Shabbos
May one fast on Erev Shabbos:[1] Setting up a new fast day for Erev Shabbos: One may not initially set up[2] a fast day for Erev Shabbos, unless he eats something prior to the entrance of Shabbos[3]. The reason for this requirement is in order so one not enter into […]
Eating restriction applicable on Erev Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here Eating on Erev Shabbos: Arranging a large feast:[1] It is forbidden for one to establish[2] a large feast on Erev Shabbos, which one is not accustomed to eating during the week if the feast involves drinking alcoholic beverages.[3] It is […]
Traveling on Erev Shabbos
Traveling On Erev Shabbos:[1] One must reach his Shabbos destination prior to 4 hours and 48 minutes[2] [see footnote] having passed from the beginning of day.[3] [See Q&A] This is due to concern that if he arrives later than the above time there will not be enough time to prepare […]
