Picking fruits

Picking fruits from a branch which has fallen:[1] One may pick fruits off from a branch which has fallen from before Shabbos [and has become completely detached from the tree[2]]. If the branch fell on Shabbos it remains forbidden to pick fruit from it. Picking leaves from a fallen branch:[3] […]

4. Which treatments may be done?

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Which treatments may be done? A. Must use a known treatment or one prescribed by a medical expert:[1] Even if there is a definite danger one may only transgress Shabbos for medical treatment that is known to all […]

Garden produce

Removing garden produce that is insulated within earth:[1] One who insulated vegetables or herbs within earth before Shabbos may remove them on Shabbos so long as they have not yet become rooted into the ground.[2] If the vegetable contains a leaf which is sticking out from the earth one may […]

Pod plants

Laws relating to Pod Plants: Removing growths or seeds from a pod plant: It is forbidden to uproot any seeds or growth from a pod plant even if the pod contains no breathing holes, and is placed in one’s attic.[1] Moving a pod plant from one place to another:[2] It […]

Uprooting

Uprooting plants and other growths from their source:[1] A. The general rule: One who uproots any plant growth from its source is liable for the prohibition of “uprooting an item from its source of growth”. One who uproots with an irregularity, such as using his teeth, is Biblically exempt, although […]

Watering

Watering plants and grass:[1] One who waters seeds[2] in order so they grow is liable for the plowing and planting prohibition.[3] Therefore it is forbidden to pour liquid over grass, plants, [trees[4]] and the like. May one wash his hands over grass, plants, or weeds? It is forbidden to wash […]

Fallen fruits

Fruits which fell off a tree:[1] All fruits which have fallen off a tree on Shabbos are forbidden to be eaten until after Shabbos[2] and are therefore Muktzah[3]. [Furthermore, even if there is doubt as to if the fruits fell on Shabbos or beforehand it is forbidden.[4]]   Q&A Are […]