Shabbat

Understanding Shabbat halacha about washing hands near plants and discarding fruit pits, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A clear explanation of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings on giving children medicine and using perfume on Shabbat

A warm and simple explanation of what Jewish law says about easing pain on the holy day

Learn the halachic rules for immersing dishes and storing food on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A Tel Aviv resident named Gil Melamed recently took to Facebook with a charged post after the city's water service provider, Mei Avivim, requested a water meter check on Shabbat.

A practical guide to what kinds of dishwashing are allowed on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when folding laundry or making the bed on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical guide to brushing teeth and using ointments on Shabbat, based on the halachic rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn the halachic guidelines for cutting or grating vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn what’s allowed when crumbling cookies or cutting vegetables on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A clear guide to what foods can be salted on Shabbat, and when it becomes a problem

Learn whether eating candy or popsicles that color your mouth is considered coloring on Shabbat, according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s halachic rulings

A clear guide to squeezing fruit and handling juice on Shabbat, including what you can eat and what you can’t drink

A practical guide to setting the table or sorting food in advance on Shabbat, with clear guidelines from Yabia Omer and Halichot Olam

A guide to selecting food or items for friends and guests on Shabbat, with practical rulings from Yalkut Yosef and Yabia Omer

Learn the halachic guidelines for handling fish bones and fruit peels on Shabbat for immediate use

Is it okay to remove bad grapes or organize forks on Shabbat? Find out how borer applies to food and objects

Learn the halachic guidelines for draining corn or pickles on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Learn the halacha of sorting mixed foods or items on Shabbat, with practical examples from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s rulings

Understand the halachic rules of cooking, baking, and using hot water on Shabbat, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef