עברית
Halachot and Customs
Is It Permissible to Blow Soap Bubbles on Shabbat?
Question
2 questions regarding the prohibition of building (boneh) on Shabbat:
1. Is it permissible to blow a bubble with chewing gum in the mouth on Shabbat?
2. Is it permissible to blow soap bubbles on Shabbat?
Answer
Greetings, Both activities are permitted.
Sources: See She'elot u'Teshuvot Nishmat Shabbat, Part 4 (Siman 376), and also Shmirat Shabbat K'hilchatah, Part 1 (Chapter 16, Section 31).
With blessings, Hillel Meirs
