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 […]
3. Who should do the desecration of Shabbos for the ill person-Jew, Gentile, Man, Woman, Child?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Who should do the desecration of Shabbos for the ill person-Jew, Gentile, Man, Woman, Child?[1] A. First Opinion:[2] Must desecration of Shabbos be done by an available gentile or child rather than an adult Jew? [Despite the ruling […]
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 […]
1. The obligation to help save someone’s life even if it involves desecrating Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: The following chapter will discuss the laws of treating illnesses on Shabbos. Healing on Shabbos is in it of itself a Rabbinical prohibition even when done without any other Shabbos transgressions. At times healing is allowed even when […]
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 […]
2. On behalf of whom may one transgress Shabbos?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. On behalf of whom may one transgress Shabbos? A. Saving a child:[1] One is to desecrate Shabbos in order to save the life of a child, even though they are not obligated in Mitzvos.[2] B. Saving a […]
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 […]
Scenting branches and leaves
Scenting branches and leaves that are detached from the ground: [1] It is permitted to move scented branches and leaves [which have become detached from the ground before Shabbos].[2] One may even rub the branches and pluck off leaves [with his hands] in order to increase its scent.[3] [It is […]
Smelling fruits, flowers and plants
Smelling fruits, flowers and plants that are still attached to the ground:[1] Fruits and vegetables: It is forbidden to smell any edible food which is still attached to the tree or ground due to a decree one may come to remove the fruit in order to eat it.[2] Example: It […]
