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Braces Elastics on Shabbos

Question: Hello Rabbi, I am currently wearing braces. Aside from just the braces, I also have to wear elastics/rubber bands over some of my teeth to shift them in the… Read more »

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04/01/2021
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Money may be lost in pocket- can I wear the coat outside on Shabbos?

Question: There is a hole in the pocket of my jacket-somewhere in the lining. I think I lost some money in that lining hole but cannot find it. We have… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos muktza
01/11/2020
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Carrying a cross body bag on Shabbat?

Question: Can a woman use a small 6″x9″ cross body bag for car/house keys on Shabbat? Answer: The keys or anything else should not be carried inside of the bag,… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
08/09/2020
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Use of a cane with a folding seat on Shabbos

Question: Also known as a Walking Stick and Seat Combination, it is a cane that is used for walking and unfolds to become a seat. Is it permissible to use… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat cane carrying on shabbos
20/08/2020
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Wearing mask on Shabbos when you don’t wear one during the week

Question: Is it muttar to wear mask on Shabbos, if by this time one no longer wears one during the week (since in some areas corona is BH down to… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos COVID-19 corona mask
24/06/2020
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Face shield on Shabbos

Question: With covid19 , we are allowed to wear masks on Shabbos. In shul face shields are not good as they must be worn with masks to prevent germs. My… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos COVID-19 corona
08/06/2020
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Wearing a surgical mask on shabbos in reshus horabim

Question: Is one allowed to wear a mask in rishus horabim on Shabbos during a pandemic? Answer: If you have to be wearing the mask when you are outside, the… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos COVID-19 corona mask
03/05/2020
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Wearing a surgical mask on shabbos in reshus horabim

Question: Can one wear a surgical mask in Reshus horabim nowadays because of corona virus on Shabbos? Answer: Why are you going out into reshus horabim on shabbos? Pikuach nefesh?… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
07/04/2020
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Using a tie of someone that is out of the techumn Shabbos

Question: A bar mitzvah boy stained his tie on Shabbos. He goes home to change . He doesn’t own another 1. His brother is away learning in Lakewood. He knows… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat eruv techum shabbos
19/02/2020
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Carrying in a sock on Shabbos?

Question: May one carry in a sock on Shabbos in a place that does not have an Eruv?: Specifically medication (insulin and blood meter etc.) If the answer is yes… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
21/01/2020
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CARRYING SAFETY PINS

Question: If a person used a safety pin or a number of safety pins before Shabbos on a garment to attached 2 garments or to mend a garment for TEMPORARY… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat bobby pins carrying on shabbos safety pins
01/01/2020
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3 Shabbos questions: wearing a jacket around one’s shoulders, making reminders, “magic slate”

Question: 1) In an area without an eiruv, can one take off one’s jacket outside on Shabbos and wear it tied around one’s shoulders, or would that be considered carrying?… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos preparation for weekdays (hachanah) writing
30/10/2019
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gud achis under a deck/balcony

Question: Kvod HaRav, on Shabbos with no eruv, can one carry from the house ground floor out a door to the area under a deck/balcony? The deck has walls taller… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos eruv chatzeoros
24/09/2019
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Eruv in a non Jewish Hotel on Shabbat

Question: Hello. I am staying in a non Jewish Hotel over Shabbat. I know for a fact that there are other Jews in the same hotel. There is no eating… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat eruv chatzeoros hotel
12/09/2019
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Prescription Sunglasses on Shabbos

Question: Can a person wear Prescription sunglasses for distance on Shabbos in an area without an ARUV? To protect the eyes from the sun. Without sunglasses its very uncomfortable. It… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos glasses
30/08/2019
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Using a cane on shabbos

Question: Rabbi Moshe says that a blind person should not use a cane on Shabbos. Where is the tishuva , so that I can see it inside Answer: אג”מ או”ח… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
18/07/2019
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Wearing Clothing with a Label Outside of an Eruv

Question: We were told that a suit on which the label stating the name of the company on the outside of the garment should not be worn outside of the… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
14/07/2019
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Carrying (wearing jewelry) on Shabbos where there is no Eruv

Question: Dear Rabbi Thank you so much for your kindness. On Shabbat if there is no Eruv may one walk to shul or anywhere wearing jewelry on? Pesach is coming… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
02/04/2019
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Clothing that falls off in reshus harabim

Question: What should one do if their Tallis or another article of clothing falls on in reshus harabim on Shabbos? Answer: If something falls off while someone is in reshus… Read more »

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04/03/2019
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Carrying pepper spray in a place that does have an eruv.

Question: I live in a community that does not have an eruv. The neighborhood is very very dangerous with lots of crime, assaults, robberies, etc. Is there any leniency in… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
07/02/2019
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Wearing a Nuvaring outside on Shabbos

Question: Is it permitted to walk in a public domain on Shabbos with a NuvaRing? Answer: Yes it is permitted. The reason is because it is similar to a ring… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
18/01/2019
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Pregnant Woman Carrying Water Bottle on Shabbat

Question: Hello, May a pregnant woman carry a water bottle on Shabbat provided she does not set down the bottle at all? Thank you and Shana Tovah! Answer: It is… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
17/09/2018
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Carrying Tickets on Shabbat

Question: Hello, As per Rav Aviner’s shita, one can visit museums on Shabbat outside of Israel. However, most cities do not have eruvin. As such, can I put tickets to… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
14/09/2018
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Are Galoshes (when worn over shoes in winter) considered carrying on Shabbos?

Question: Hello. Are Galoshes (when worn over shoes in winter) considered carrying on Shabbos? Thank you. Answer: A person may walk outside on shabbos with galoshes and it isn’t considered… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
13/12/2017
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Cane on Shabbat

Question: Can a cane dependent person use a cane on Shabbat to walk to synagogue? Answer: Walking outside with a cane for an old man or the use crutches for… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
26/11/2017
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Carrying a paper with directions on shabbos without an eiruv”

Question: re: I’m going on vacation and need directions. There is no eruv can I carry the paper of directions without an eruv if I safety pin it to my… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
01/11/2017
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Carrying a paper with directions on shabbos without an eiruv

Question: I will be on a vacation and I’m not familiar with the neighborhood. May I carry a paper with instruction of how to get to my destination? Answer: We… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
01/11/2017
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Wearing a hospital bracelet on Shabbos

Question: May one wear a hospital bracelet (e.g. given to parents of a newborn) in an area without an eiruv on Shabbos? Please provide sources. Answer: Please see the following… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
03/09/2017
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Wearing a baby ID on Shabbos

Question: Is a father of a newborn baby allowed to wear the baby ID bracelet in a place where is no eiruv? According to Rav Moshe it would seem to… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying on shabbos
03/09/2017
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Is it OK for children to carry food on shabbos to shul for themselves to eat?

Question: Is it OK for children to carry on shabos, what are some sources. Many parents allow them to wear backpacks to carry food to shul. Answer: According to many… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat children Shabbos
21/08/2017
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laws of Shabbat

Question: I walk on Shabbat and I see a baby crawling in danger, I pick up the baby and give it to the mother. She slips something in my pocket… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat Muktzeh carrying Muktzeh Shabbos
27/04/2017
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Bobby pins on shabbos

Question: In a place with no eruv can I go out with Bobby pins in my yarmulka? Does it make a difference if it is attached to my hair or… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat bobby pins carrying
28/03/2017
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Waking outside with slippers on Shabbos or Yom Kippur

Question: Is one permitted to wear shoes without a back (slippers) on Shabbos/ Yom Kippur, or is it considered carrying since they are likely to fall off when walking in… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat Shabbos slippers yom kippur
16/10/2016
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  • Shabbos

Contributing to the Community Eruv

Question: Are members of a community required to contribute to a community eruv in order to use it? What in the city would disqualify having an eruv? Answer:   Generally,… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat Shabbos communal responsibility eiruv
10/08/2016
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karfaf in park

Question: About your analysis of the question of water in park: the halacha you quoted – m”b 44 refers to water which was a later development and so does not… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
05/08/2016
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Carrying in park

Question: you wrote a park is a karfaf and prohibited from carrying most parks have water fountains once there is drinking water it should not be a karfaf – just… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
03/08/2016
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Is a fence an eiruv?

Question: I go to a public park on Shabbos that has a 5 foot fence around it with open and shut doors for entering. Can I carry within those parameters… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
27/07/2016
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Carrying in mail on Shabbos

Question: i live in a place with no eruv, can i carry in mail and other things to and from the elevated stoop in front of my doorstep outside my… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
26/06/2016
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Carrying on Shabbat

Question: I’d like to wear a decent watch that has a “sweeping second hand”. A Rolex is an example. I’d never spend that much on a watch, but a watch… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
13/06/2016
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Carrying on Shabbos in Dangerous Places – No Eruv

Question: Hello, Am I allowed to carry a handgun or mace/pepper spray in an area/community that does not have an Eruv, yet is clearly dangerous for yidden to be walking… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying PIKUACH NEFESH shvus dshvus
12/05/2016
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Erev Chatzeros with Neighbour’s Wife

Question: My neighbor sharing a driveway is ill. Can I do Erev Chatzeros with his wife? Thank you! Answer: Yes. In fact if you use your own matza [generally used… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat eruv chatzeoros
20/04/2016
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Eruv Chatzerot in Apartment Building

Do we, who live in an apt. building, require eruv chazeirot/shituf mevo’ot? Answer: If you live in an area that has a community wide eruv, this would mean that whoever… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat tzuras hapesach
10/02/2016
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Wearing Red String on Shabbos

Is wearing A red string on shabbos hotzo,o Answer: No, this has become an accepted form of dress/jewelry that many do for style or other reasons, and would have the… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat carrying hotzaah red string rshus harabim
15/01/2016
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Carrying on an Island on Shabbos

Is it permissible to carry on Shabbos on an island with respect to the natural ‘walls’/boundaries of the island acting an Eiruv? Answer: While the seashore or beachfront surrounding an… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat eiruv walls
03/07/2015
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Kicking Pebbles in Rshus Harabim

If a person is walking in a reshus harabbim or a karmelis on Shabbos and he kicks a pebble in the street a distance of dalet amos, did he transgress… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat rshus harabim Shabbos
16/06/2015
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Reflector Band on Shabbos

I am allowed to wear reflector band on shabbos because I cross big roads with 6 lanes on each side? Answer: Yes, this is permitted where necessary. There is a… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
17/12/2014
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Glasses on Shabbos without Eruv

Hello , if I take off my glasses occasionally during the week , can I still wear them on shabbos without an eruv or is not a levush anymore? Answer:… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
01/12/2014
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Sechirus Reshus for Eruv

I will be visiting Texas soon. My daughter’s family is the only Jewish renter in an apartment complex (to our knowledge). There are common areas. The complex has a natural… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
19/11/2014
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Wearing Shabbat Belt

I am Sefard. I want to know if its allow to wear a belt to carry key on Shabbat. Answer: You can wear a Shabbos belt to carry a key. For… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat
15/10/2014
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Women Finding Tefillin on Shabbos

If a woman finds a tallis or tefillin in the reshus harabbim on Shabbos, what should she do? Is she allowed to put them on and walk to a place… Read more »

Carrying on Shabbat Tefillin Halacha Torah Woman
12/11/2013
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