sports and athletics
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Can you bowl on shabbos?
In the movie the Big Lebowski Walter explains that he is shomer shabbos and that he can't "roll" (meaning bowl) on shabbos. My question is, if he were able to get to the alley without violating ...
13
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1answer
192 views
Is kneeling and bowing down in Kung Fu an idolatry (Avoda Zarah)?
I am exercising at Kung Fu's dojo and wonder whether kneeling and bowing down is an idolatry (Avodah Zarah)? The floor has soft mats. The reason explained to me is that it's done as a form of greeting ...
9
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3answers
325 views
Is catch and release fishing permitted?
Is catch and release fishing permitted? I've heard different opinions on this matter. Whats the official halacha?
7
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3answers
319 views
Is mixed gender volleyball permissible?
Are men and women permitted to play volleyball against each other, with each team only one gender?
Does it make a difference if they are separated by an opaque wall or a regular net?
4
votes
1answer
90 views
Causing injury while playing a sport
Suppose one Jew accidentally injurs another Jew while playing a contact sport such as football. Is the injured party entitled damages as compensation for the injury, or does the participation in an ...
4
votes
1answer
214 views
Attending a Super Bowl party where alcohol and Kosher food is provided
May I attend a Super Bowl party run by their office or school? Assume there will be all types of alcohols available, and Kosher food.
Also, if I'm allowed, what are the ground laws while attending ...
4
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0answers
84 views
Tzitzis and Sports [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Tzitzis while exercising?
Should one take them off during sports? I've heard lots about this (both ways), but I want to know what Halacha says.
3
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5answers
282 views
3
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2answers
67 views
Tehillim while jogging
May I recite Tehillim while jogging or performing other kinds of physical exercise?
3
votes
1answer
101 views
May a Jew be a professional boxer?
Are there any halachic problems with a Jew being a professional boxer?
3
votes
1answer
78 views
Being a fan of a Non-Jewish sports figure?
Is it a problem for a Jewish person to be a fan of a non-Jewish sports figure?
Since there is an issur of "lo sechonem" -- not to praise a gentile for his prowess or other attributes?
(I suppose ...
2
votes
1answer
58 views
Can you attend a sporting event on a minor fast day?
This year the tenth of Teves falls on a Sunday, which happens to also be an NFL game day. Is it permissible or discouraged to attend such a sporting event during the fast?
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2answers
167 views
Is it permitted to be upset after your favourite soccer team lost an important match?
I have a friend who is extremely into international sports games. When the team that he supports loses an important game, he gets really upset. When his team recently got kicked out of the ...
1
vote
3answers
186 views
1
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1answer
208 views
NFL and Rosh Hashanah. Ravens and Orioles scheduling debacle
As of now the National Football League is trying to bully the Baltimore Orioles (a baseball team) into moving their long scheduled Sept. 5th game so the NFL Baltimore Ravens can play their opening day ...
1
vote
2answers
175 views
Does Halachah allow Jewish women to wear baggy ski pants while skiing?
My impression was religious Jewish women wear skirts and dresses - and not pants - because pants are a man's garment and there is a prohibition against cross-dressing. However, when skiing, everyone ...
1
vote
1answer
94 views
Is it Asur to watch violent sports?
Is it Asur to watch violent sports like boxing or UFC, or some of the horrific videos of war footage that can be found online (which were pointed out to me, and to which I won't link here) for ...
