Questions tagged [ochel-nefesh]
Questions regarding which Melacha were permitted related to preparing food on Yom Tov
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Who decides what is ochel nefesh for Yom Tov?
Ochel nefesh supposedly refers to the permissibility during Yom Tov of doing melachos that "cause personal pleasure."
"Personal"? Really?
No, of course not; it's after all the rabbis who decide ...
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Why are we allowed to light candles for second day yom tov if it is not ochel nefesh? [closed]
With these questions (1, 2) as partial background I still do not understand the permission to light candles, with a blessing, on the second day of Yom Tov if that lighting is not for ochel nefesh.
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Why allowed on Yom Tov?
According to the Torah, melacha isn't permitted on Yom Tov days except for what is needed for food. I read that certain laws, like carrying, don't apply on these days because they are loosened for ...
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