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  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Toilet deodorizer that colors the water on shabbos

Question: Is one allowed to use a toilet deodorizer that colors the water on shabbos? Answer: It is very common nowadays to put a deodorizer inside the bowl of the… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos tzoveiah
04/02/2019
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Ripping aluminum foil on Shabbos

Question: Can someone rip aluminum foil from a roll on shabbos, or is it best to pre rip it before shabbos? LECHATCHILA OR BIDIEVED Answer: Aluminum foil should not be… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot makeh bpatish ripping Shabbos
29/01/2019
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Covering light switch

Question: Hi, In America, there’s a type of cover to protect one from accidentally turning on a wall light switch. It has two snaps that attach to the light switch… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot boneh
17/01/2019
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Squeezing liquid out of moustache on Shabbos

Question: What is one to do if his moustache became wet while drinking on Shabbos? May one press a napkin over his moustache to absorb the liquid, or is it… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot sechita Shabbos
01/01/2019
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Tucking Beard in on Shabbos

Question: Would there be any issues tying a beard on shabbos? What if you used pins to hold it in place? Thanks. Answer: What you mean by tying your beard… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot beard boneh Hair sechita Shabbos
18/12/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

cat in the house

Question: Our cat wants to go outside but we dont let it go because it gets into fights with other cats. I dont know if this cat is domestic but… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot pets Shabbos trapping tzod
25/11/2018
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Follow-up Up on Baby Wipes

Question: To follow-up on your answer regarding baby wipes on Jan 13, ’17: If one saturates the baby wipe (or tissue for that matter) with water, then gently strokes the… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot baby wipes Shabbos
02/11/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Making a temporary wall on shabbos

Question: Is one allowed to make a temporary wall on Shabbos from a blanket to separate one side of a room from another? Answer: It depends on the reason that… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot boneh Shabbos walls
30/10/2018
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Tearing food on shabbat

Question: Shalom, can one open a sparkling apple cider on Shabbat. Whats the general rule, for tearing things when it comes for food and drinks. Attached: Attached file 1 Answer:… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot opening containers on shabbos
04/10/2018
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Sucking ice on shabbat

Question: May one hold ice and suck it on shabbat. for example grape juice that froze into an ice cube. thank you Answer: It is permitted and it is not… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot ice molid Shabbos
17/09/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Contact Lenses on Shabbos

Question: I once heard that if the contact lenses are somewhat dried out, it’s assur to put them even in a saline solution on shabbos because of makkah bepatish. Is… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot contact lenses Shabbos
15/09/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Online bank payment on Shabbos or yom tov

Question: When I receive my credit card statement I immediately schedule the payment that the credit card should take the money out of my account on the due date. I… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
04/09/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Are “machlif tzvaim” or “flip sequins” a problem on Shabbos/Yom Tov.

Question: We were wondering if this new craze of flip sequins is a problem on Shabbos/Yom Tov. We have a pillow that you can really draw/write things in because of… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot kosaiv Shabbos
29/08/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Light sensors in the hallway of a hotel on shabbos

Question: we are staying in prague in a building where all lights automatically come in in the hallways of building when walking – these are v useful at night as… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot electricity on shabbos
02/08/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Using a funnel for liquids on Shabbos?

Question: Can a person pour wine from one container to another container using a funnel for liquids on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted.   Sources: The only issue that might… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
17/07/2018
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Is it permissible to sieve hot milk to remove the skin which forms on it.

Question: Good morning Dear Rabbi, Is it permissible to sieve hot milk to remove the skin which forms on it. Obviously, the milk was in a thermos container before Erev… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot borer Shabbos
15/06/2018
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Can I Open Bamba and Potato Chips on Shabbos

Question: Regarding opening snacks like Bamba and potato chips (nylon bags that are glued shut on the top and the bottom) in the regular way on Shabbos, many people do… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot opening containers on shabbos Shabbos
31/05/2018
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Cleaning up a grape juice spill on Shabbos

Question: If one has a grape juice spill (which is a bit sticky) on a plastic tablecloth on Shabbos, what is the proper way to clean it off? Is one… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
30/05/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Scratching Skin on Shabbos

Question: Rabbi, Is scratching skin to the point where it leaves a temporary mark (red or white) a problem on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted. The reason the persons skin… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos tzoveiah
24/05/2018
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Sucking skin on shabos

Question: Hi. I am uncomfortable asking my Rav this question, so I’m asking here. If I like to suck on my skin strongly, which afterwards leaves a mark for a… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
02/05/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

About hearing aids on shabbos

Question: I were hearing aids in i want to know if I’m aloud to change battery in shabas or yom-tov in also how about making the volume lower or higher… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot hearing aid Shabbos
18/04/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Automatic Payments on Shabbos and Yom Tov

Question: Is it permitted to set up an automatic payment for a bill or the like from my bank website to be processed on Shabbos or Yom tov? Answer: It… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot business on shabbos
11/04/2018
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  • Illnesses and medicine on Shabbat

face and hand cream

Question: can one use face cream , hand cream on Shabbat-does it make a difference if it is a lotion Answer: Creams may not be used on shabbos since they… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Illnesses and medicine on Shabbat medications on shabbos Shabbos
26/03/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Melacha in the Bais Hamikdash

Question: Hi – I was looking for some sources regarding a halachic question. The question is what melachos are allowed in the Mishkan/Beis Hamikdash during Shabbos? I think that while… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot bais hamikdash Shabbos
20/03/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Shabbos: Color changing strip on baby bottle

Question: Hi, We have these new baby bottles that have an indicator color strip to let you know if the liquid is too hot or too cold. This is something… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
19/03/2018
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39 Melachos- Mishkan connection

Question: Thank you for this great forum! The Torah tells us not to do melacha on Shabbos but does not gives us specifics as to what we shouldn’t do. Chazal… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
14/03/2018
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What are the Halachos of taking care of a dog and a bird on Shabbos?

Question: What are the Halachos of taking care of a dog and a bird on Shabbos? Answer: Here are some of the basic halachos of taking care of a dog… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot animals Shabbos
13/03/2018
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Shabbat Observance

Question: In Exodus 16:29 G-d asks us to stay in our homes. Whyu is it, then, that we go out to be seen at Synagogue with all its pomp and… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
18/02/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

folding cane

Question: Are you allowed to use a folding cane and unfold it ON SHABBAT, it has a strong rubber string which holds it in plane as a cane? Attached: Attached… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot boneh cane carrying on shabbos
06/02/2018
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Why is it assur to rip toilet paper, according to shu”a 314,8 “chotalos”?

Question: Why can’t we rip toilet paper on shabbos, since it’s only purpose is to be used once, and nobody reattaches it, so why is it Koreah? The biur halacha… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot koraya Shabbos tissues
31/01/2018
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zoreah

Question: if a man toivels in a pool or river etc on shabbos, when he gets out there is water clinging to his body that will fall onto the grass….can… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
31/01/2018
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Untying shoes on Shabbos

Question: If one tied his shoes on Shabbos with the intention to untie them within 24 hours but forgot to untie them, Will he be permitted to untie them on… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos tying
12/12/2017
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Baby wipes on Shabbos

Question: Hi, after searching through the site I was confused about the status of baby wipes on Shabbos. I found several different answers, and was wondering whether this is because… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
06/12/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

use of toilet plunger on shabbos

Question: Can one use a toilet plunger on shabbos if the only toilet in the houses backed up?   Answer: This is a very controversial issue. On one hand there… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot boneh plunger Shabbos
04/12/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

borer when clearing the table of dishes

Question: Dear Rabbi, Normally, I try to take off each type of item alone from the Shabbos table (first all the flatware, then all the appetizer dishes, etc.) so that… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot borer seudas shabbos Shabbos
02/12/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Pseik Raisha D’Rabannan Sheino Miskaven

Question: I know there is an argument about d’roysa. But is there an argument regarding rabbinic issurum that are pseik raisha but a person doesn’t intend for it? IE, turning… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot psik reisha Shabbos
30/11/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Shabbos sponge

Question: May this sponge be used on Shabbos? The inside is a hard “plastic” spread very far apart, but the outside looks like a regular sponge. I see that some… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
30/11/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Removing Tags on Clothing on Shabbos

Question: Is one allowed to remove on Shabbos a dry cleaner tag or price tag that is fixed onto an article of clothing? Answer: From your question it seems that… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot cleaners Shabbos
28/09/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Contact Lenses in Solution

Question: Is one allowed to put dry (not moist) soft contact lenses in a saline (not disinfectant) solution on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Answer: Lenses may be put into plain… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot saline solution Shabbos
23/09/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Temporary sticker on Shabbas

Question: Can one use a temporary sticker like a post-it note or flag (the smaller ones designed for bookmarking) on Shabbas if it is intentionally temporary and will be removed… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot post it notes Shabbos
15/09/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Is one allowed to wear an apple watch/fitbit on shabbos that counts your steps?

Question: Is one allowed to wear an apple watch/fitbit on shabbos that counts your steps? Answer: There are two problems with wearing such a 2watch on shabbos, the fact that… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Shabbos
08/09/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Safety pins on shabbos

Question: Can you safety pin a under layer shirt to keep it tznius together with top layer on Shabbos? Answer: Regarding using safety pins to attach two garment together on… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot safety pins Shabbos tofer
29/08/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

can one user an ice cream scoop on Shabbat?

Question: Somebody told me it’s assur because of boneh. And is the hahaha different for Sephardim? Answer: As far as  I know it is permitted to use an ice cream… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot scooper Shabbos
10/07/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Swing set on lawn

Question: May one swing on swings on a lawn: 1) If there’s is grass underneath (kotzair issues) 2) even if grass has worn away, can there still be issues of… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot choresh Shabbos
10/07/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Sweeping off porch

Question: May one sweep off porch on Shabbos/YT? Thank you Answer: The general rule with sweeping on shabbos is that if the area being swept is usually paved or covered,… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot kotzair Shabbos
10/07/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Tissues on Shabbat that are stuck together

Question: Hi I know we’re not supposed to rip toilet paper on Shabbat. But does this include Tissues that are attached very slightly to the tissue beside it (where most… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot makeh bpatish Shabbos toilet paper
07/07/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Why not turn on lights on the Sabbath?

Question: Why not turn on lights on the Sabbath? And how can I read or do some activities on the Sabbath when it is dark, since you can not turn… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot lights Shabbos
25/06/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Wearing an automatic watch on shabbos

Question: Am I allowed to wear an automatic watch on shabbos that works with the movement of my arm?   Answer: If the watch is still working on its own,… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot winding a watch on Shabbos
22/06/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

Dark lenses (sunglass lense) that clips onto regular glasses

Question: is it permissible for one to clip dark lenses onto regular glasses if the person would otherwise not be able to go outside due to extreme eye sensitivities toward… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot carrying glasses Shabbos
21/06/2017
  • Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot

instant noodle soup on shabbos

Question: Hi am I allowed to make instant noodle soup on Shabbos, does irui mkli sheini help? Or does it fall under the category of what the Baal HaTanya wrtites… Read more »

Forbidden activity on Shabbat - 39 melachot Bishul losh Shabbos
05/06/2017
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