by Elad Siman-Tov | Apr 14, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi, What is the halakhic definition of Uvadin DeChol and how does one determine if it falls into this category? I find that a lot of people in positions of authority cite this as a catchall reason for prohibiting things on Shabbat rather than performing an...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 14, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi. My wife uses oil free make up on shabbat but the eye liner, eye shadow and lip stick do not last. Is she allowed to use regular eye liner, eye shadow and lip stick on shabbat? Thanks
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 10, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. I remember that there was a rule regarding applying hand lotion on shabbat or yom tov that indicated that if the lotion is absorbed in the skin it is permitted to apply it on these days. Can you please clarify if I understood this properly? Are there certain...
by Menashe | Mar 30, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Rav, So Hilchos Makeh bePatish. It’s almost like anything that would be permitted, we shut down saying ah! this is a finishing touch. For example, I smoke cigars on Yom tov. Cutting a cigar’s closed end is makeh bePatish. Why? Because the cigar is not...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Mar 30, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi. I understand the R. Abadi’s had more scrutiny regarding large city wide eruvs. Can you please clarify the difference between what is an acceptable eruv vs the common orthodox community accepted eruvs? Ie is the miami beach eruv an acceptable...
by daniela daniela | Mar 24, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Is drawing (on paper) allowed on Chol Hamoed? Does it make a difference if it is for enjoyment or for training? Would it be preferable to do on a computer / tablet? We do not anticipate selling the artwork. No Hebrew lettering would be included. Thank you very...
