Questions tagged [shabbat]
The seventh day of the week and a day of rest. Also use this tag for questions that apply equally to Yom Tov and Shabbat.
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Wearing functional cufflinks on Shabbos
This question might be a duplicate of
Wearing Watches on Shabbat
but my question is on other types of functional wearable items that may be considered Tachshitim.
What is the determining factor that ...
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Is one Chayav for burning the Korbanos of Erev Shabbos on Shabbos?
The Gemara (Shabbos 24b) states that the Korbanos that were brought on Erev Shabbos may not be burned on Shabbos, based on the דיוק of ״עולת שבת בשבתו״ - that only the Korbanos that were brought on ...
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Can a Ger Toshav observe Shabbat?
I’m curious if a Ger Toshav is allowed to observe Shabbat according to Halacha, general Noahides/gentiles to my understanding are prohibited from it, however I’ve heard that the Halacha might be ...
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Can I use a red tablecloth for Shabbos?
I’ve always heard that a Shabbos table should preferably be covered in white. Is this just a preference, or is there a reason (halachic or kabbalistic) to avoid using a different color?
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Studying/discussing secular philosophy on Shabbat and their relation to the Torah
I’m curious what the Halacha is regarding studying secular philosophy on Shabbat in order to compare and contrast it to genuine Limmud Torah, for example let’s say someone is discussing Martin Buber’s ...
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What major international cities, with a significant Jewish presence, lack any eruv?
When I visited Rome this year I was aware that it had no kosher eruv in the Jewish area. Many observant Jewish tourists seemed unaware of the Shabbos prohibitions when there is no eruv, and used ...
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What issurim are involved in putting a pin through material on Shabbos?
The question is about putting a pin through material on Shabbos for example to pin on a brooch onto a garment. I think there are 3 situations:
1] the material is non-woven; putting in the pin will ...
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Can one kill lice on Shabbat?
(Inspired by this comment by @Ari)
In [Shabbat 12a], a difference in opinions is brought regarding whether one may kill a louse on Shabbat. The discussion culminates in a debate between בית שמאי and ...
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