The Sabbath
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Motors and “Indirect Cause” on the Sabbath
I was told that a Jew cannot be a passenger in a car on the Sabbath because s/he adds weight and causes the car to burn more fuel [an infraction of the laws of the Sabbath]. However, most observant people…
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How to Conduct the Friday Night Meal
What is the proper sequence and why for Friday night Shabbat? Candle lighting, Wine blessing, challah blessing, father’s blessing of his children… Also, is there a blessing by the husband for his wife? If yes, what is it? I will…
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Prove that Saturday is the Sabbath
Can you bring unshakable proof, that Saturday was really the 7th day of the week, that this is the day that G-d said is His Sabbath. And how can we prove that through time, we haven’t lost track and that…
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He Sanctified the Sabbath
Why did God sanctify the sabbath? The word “sanctify” really means to “set apart.” Gcd sanctified the Sabbath as a gift to Israel. It is a day imbued with the power to raise its observers to spiritual heights. Our Tradition…
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Doctors and the Sabbath
Where can I find analysis of whether or not a doctor can violate the edicts concerning work on the Sabbath or on High Holy Days. Am I correct in believing that a physician is permitted to labor on these days…
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How to Make Kiddush on Friday Night
Can you please tell me where the Kiddush comes from and a little about its background as like who started it and why, and maybe some tips on what do I do and what do I not do when making…
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TV/VCR on the Sabbath
I have just started honoring the Sabbath. Are watching a Television that’s been turned on before the Sabbath, and using a preprogrammed VCR in the spirit of Shabbat? First, let me say how impressed I am by your decision to…
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Fire in the Temple on the Sabbath
Why were they allowed to light a fire on Shabbat in the Temple for the sacrifices if the Torah says not to light fire on Shabbat? That is not the only Shabbat prohibition allowed in the Temple. Another example is…
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Salty Sabbath Soup
Are you allowed to add salt to your soup on Shabbat? If no, could you please explain why? Thank you for your question. It is permitted to add salt to your soup on Shabbat it it is in the bowl…