by Mortimer Portnoy | Jul 20, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov, Uncategorized
Hello Rabbi Abadi, I read your fascinating teshuva on the halachot regarding the 4 fast days. From my understanding, you rule that given the Gemara and the Rishonim, our current era qualifies as a time of SHALOM and therefore fasting is not only optional, but it is...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Jul 12, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. Is it permissible to apply gel on shabbat? Also is a roll on Deoderant allowed ? Thx
by Carlos Bazbaz | Jul 5, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. Based on the scenario where the water heater tank is set below 125 degrees, is taking a bath allowed on shabbat as well or just a shower? Thank you.
by Carlos Bazbaz | Jun 28, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hi Rabbi. I read your summary of shabbat laws under the Jewish Law section where you mention that we are allowed to shower on shabbat provided that the water heater tank system was set below 125 degrees. However, I read in shulchan aruch that we are only allowed to...
by Abraham Chairez | May 21, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello, What are the practical differences of Muktzeh laws between Shabbat and Yom Tov? Some say that it is more stringent.
by Abraham Chairez | May 13, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello, Are we allowed to prepare ceviche on Shabbat for consuming that day? Ceviche is a dish of raw fish marinated in citrus and and seasonings. The lemon “cook” the fish to make it safe to eat. The fish is not cooked inreality but curated. Which...
