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canned whipped cream on shabbas?
Can one use a pressure can of whipped cream on shabbas ?
It is funny because on the actual can it says to ask your Rabbi if one can use it or not.
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Stopping gentile from doing borer on Shabbos
Consider the following situation.
A shul makes a large Kiddush every Shabbos morning after Davening. They have many food items that need to be prepared and set up for the Kiddush however the ...
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Preparing a dish on Shabbos by night for the day time (in regards to Borer)
It says in SA OC Siman 321 Sif 19 in the Rema that normally it's ossur to peel garlic or onions however that's only to leave them to eat at a later time. However if it's being done to eat right away ...
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Matzah eruvin on erev Pesach
An eruv allows Jews to carry within a semi-public space on Shabbat. The space must be bounded by walls and must meet several detailed requirements. The eruv must consist of food for a meal for the ...
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Can you leave a sieve in your sink on Shabbos?
Many people I know have a sieve in their sink that catches debris from plates when they are rinsed off after being removed from the table on Shabbos. Is this permitted, or is it borer?
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Using a water filter, attached to the pipes, on Shabbos
When we rebuilt our kitchen, the contractor suggested attaching a water filter to the incoming water pipes. I was concerned that this might be borer if left on during Shabbos (it would be a pain to ...
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Is sushi Muktzeh?
According to Bab. Shab. 128a, unsalted fish is Muktzeh (because it's inedible, presumably).
So is sushi Muktzeh? Does it make a difference whether the sushi is totally prepared (rolled or plated or ...
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What forbids eating in a Jewish-owned restaurant open on shabbat?
Many restaurants in Israel, when asked about their kashrut status, reply that they are open on Shabbat. Thus, no hechsher. This also exists in establishments that would have a relatively easy time ...
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Cold-brew coffee on Shabbos
One can make coffee by soaking grounds in cold water for an extended period.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_brew
Is it permissible to start the process on Shabbat, or if not, to start it ...
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Preparing food on Shabbos for Bein Hashmoshos
I have asked in a different question for the citation to the Pri Megadim that I've heard says it's ossur to cook on yom tov for the purpose of eating the food Bein Hashmoshos.
Although a makor for ...
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Making coleslaw and potato salad on Shabbos
All of the halachos in regards to lisha on Shabbos have always been difficult to understand. What do the poskim say in regards to making coleslaw (mixing together small pieces of cabbage and carrots ...
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Making food brachot for others
On Shabbat and Yom Tov, usually one person makes ha'motzi and everyone else at the table says amen and eats some bread. As far as I am aware, during the week, nobody ever eats food without making ...
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What foods are considered Mitztamek Veyafe lo?
ADAIR, according to the opinions that one must garuf and katum his oven even if the food is Maachal ben Derusai, he doesn't have to if the food is Mitztamek veRa Lo [the longer you cook it the worse ...
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Decorative food plating on Shabbath
This question asks about using an ice cream scoop on Shabbath, and an internet forum linked in the question has a discussion about the permissibility of decorative plating of food generally. According ...
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Ice-cream scoop on Shabbos
Is there anything wrong with using an ice-cream scoop to dish ice-cream on Shabbat? I have been told in the name of a Rebbetzin that you can't.
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Is one allowed to cut olives or grapes on Shabbos?
On shabbos, it is a biblical prohibition squeeze olives or grapes specifically for their juices, though one may squeeze them if the juices are used directly to enhance a solid food.
As an additional ...
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Presents on shabbas
Can one give a present on shabbas? If the answer is no, then how does it work when one eats by someones house the food one gets is a present (it is changing reshus). Sources please.
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Starbucks VIA on shabbat
Someone recently mentioned in a conversation about making/ not making tea on shabbat with a tea bag, that the Starbucks VIA coffee is micro-ground vs how ever regular instant coffee is made and that ...
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Shabbos Shira - putting out bread for the birds
Is there a problem with putting out bread for birds on Shabbos (in a case where there is no carrying issues)?
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Coffee Urns on Shabbos
I've heard that there is a dispute among poskim if one is allowed to use such an urn on Shabbos (also here)
as the outside water tube gets cold over Shabbos. Both sides agree that "Yesh bishul achar ...
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How long until a bean chulent is totally cooked (mevushal kol tzorko)?
My son has started raiding the chulent Friday night. To be able to return the chulent crock pot back to the casing, everything must be fully cooked. I rarely cook with beans, but would like to try ...
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Using a plata on Shabbat
I have a plata--an electric warming tray that does not have knobs or adjustments. I can leave it plugged in throughout Shabbat. I want to use it correctly when I have guests and to up my observance.
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May one reheat food on top of a crock-pot or urn on Shabbos?
According to my understanding cooked or baked food that is currently cold, may be placed on top of a pot that is on a blech on Shabbos to warm up.
What about putting cooked or baked foods on top of ...
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Is one allowed to chew gum on Shabbos without an Eiruv?
If food is in my hand, I would assume I'm not allowed to carry it. What about, though, if it's in my mouth? For example: chewing gum or sucking a candy.
Would those be permissible outside where ...
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Cocktail mixing (shaking & straining) on Shabbos
Is one allowed to use a shaker to strain an alcoholic drink on Shabbos? I have been told that it is mutar to use a pitcher with an ice guard on Shabbos, but I do not know the reason why this is not ...
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How does salt “add heat” (mishna in Shabbos 4(1))
The mishna in Shabbos 4(1) tells us which materials may not be used to insulate foods for Shabbos because they "add heat". One of these materials is salt. Can anyone explain how salt can add heat ...
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Schlisel Challah [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Parnassah Segulah
What is the source of the Minhag to make Schlisal Challah the week after Pesach? Is it better to make a Challah in the shape of a key or is it better to ...
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Why is squeezing a ketchup bottle on Shabbos not considered Dosh (Melechet Dash)?
Why is squeezing a ketchup bottle on Shabbos not considered Dosh (Melechet Dash)?
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Covering the Cake During Kiddush
Many times there is cake, cookies or various other foods out on the table during Kiddush. Is it necessary to cover them (as I sometimes see people do)? Would it make a difference if the cake is going ...
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Milk container on shabbos
Can you open a milk container on shabbos? also what about those Orange Juie containers that have the straw can you stick them in on shabbos?
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Can you remove a sticker from fruit on shabbos?
Is there a problem removing a sticker that was on your apple, orange, etc. on Shabbos?
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Kugel Questions
We eat Kugel on Shabbos based on the Fact that we got the Maan (RAMAH -Orach Chaim 242:1)
The question is why eat the thing in Memory of the Maan on the one day when we did not get any Maan? Also why ...
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Muktzeh Meat- WHAT TO DO?
What can I do if....
Meat fell out of the Freezer and I want to put it back on Shabbos?
I have Ice cream or any other food like frozen Challah that I Need for Shalosh Sudos in Back of the freezer ...
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fish before meat - why?
To the best of my knowledge eating fish after meat has the same Halacha as eating meat after fish. You are supposed to eat a cracker and take a drink to seperate between them. Why is it most common ...
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Are you allowed to make ice cream on shabbos?
Let's assume the steps are:
Mix milk, cream, sugar, flavoring (all cold). Put in a container.
Mix ice and salt in a bigger container, then put previous container into this one.
Shake everything for ...
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Shabbos and Yom Tov menus
Is it permissible to prepare a menu for use on Shabbos and Yom Tov, without violating the prohibition on שטרי הדיוטות? This is particularly relevant during the "three-day Yom Tov"s that we will soon ...
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Bleeding gums on Shabbos
If someone has gum disease and his gums frequently (or always) bleed when he eats, is he restricted to a liquid diet on Shabbos and Yom Tov?
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Food on crock-pot done by when, when making shabbos early?
Normally, let's say I make shabbos at the usual time, shortly before sunset. If I want to leave food in the crockpot, I want to make sure it's cooked by sunset.
Now what happens if I make Shabbos ...
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Making seltzer/soda water on Shabbat or Yom Tov
Can a person make seltzer on shobbos or yom tov with something like sodastream?
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Preferred method for providing hot water on Shabbat
I'd like to have hot water available for making tea and the like on Shabbat. What is your preferred method for this, and why?
Do you use an electric urn? If so, what brand and features? Is it ...
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Is it permissible to open soda cans on shabbos?
What is the halacha regarding opening soda cans on shabbos?
I have heard that according to the ones who hold that you can open it, if I would ask that person to open it for me, I would need him to ...
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