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Part 3 Flashcards

1
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Is it permissible to mold figures or letters on Shabbat?

A

No. כּוֹתֵב

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Is it permissible to carve fruits, vegetables or bread into the shape of meaningful figures?

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No. כּוֹתֵב

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Is it permissible to erase the bottom of a j so it becomes an i?

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No. מוֹחֵק

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May one draw symbols or letters in the air or on a dry surface with a finger?

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Yes. This is not considered writing.

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What are the 3 main Rabbinic decrees extended to the Biblical prohibition of writing on Shabbat?

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  1. Script that is not lasting (in snow/sand/mud/condensation)
  2. Marking רוֹשֵׁם if it will endure (dot on page needing correction)
  3. In an unusual fashion.
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May one put together a jig saw puzzle on Shabbat?

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No. Pictures are formed by combining pieces.

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May one arrange magnetic letters on Shabbat?

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No. כּוֹתֵב

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Is it permissible to walk in snow or mud with shoes that have words protruding from the heels?

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Yes. דָּבָר שֶׁאֵין מִתְכַּוֵּן

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List 4 activities prohibited on Shabbat because they may lead to writing.

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  1. Borrowing for a long term.
  2. Transferring ownership of any item.
  3. Measuring and weighing.
  4. Issuing judicial rulings.
  5. Earning money.
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10
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Is it permissible to measure or weigh on Shabbat?

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No. If for commercial purposes it is forbidden as engaging in a commercial transaction, even if uncompleted. If for personal reasons it is in the category of עוּבְדָא דְחוֹל (weekday activity)

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May a babysitter receive monetary compensation for services on Shabbat?

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If it is arranged in advance that some babysitting will be done before or after Shabbos and one lump sum will be paid for both periods.

Or

The babysitter provides diapers milk or something else involving an expenditure and the payment for Shabbos service is included in the reimbursement.

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What is the Biblical prohibition of מוֹחֵק (erasing)

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Erasing with the intent to write. מוֹחֵק עַל מְנָת לְתַקֵן

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What is the Rabbinic prohibition of מוֹחֵק (Erasing).

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Erasing legible script or discernable figure from any surface even without a beneficial purpose

And

Erasing a nondescript mark (inkblot) from a surface that is commonly used for writing (paper). Even without a beneficial purpose.

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If 2 pages of a book are stuck together with glue or food and the substance obscures a printed area, peeling the page apart is tantamount to which prohibition?

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מוֹחֵק

Erasing

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15
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How do you cut a cake with writing on it.

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Cut between the letters or remove them entirely via the sliver of icing or cake it rests on.

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16
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Is it permissible to wash/rub numbers or letters off stamped food?

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No. Biblically prohibited category of erasing for improvement since appearance is enhanced.

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Is it permissible to wipe away letters/figures scrawled in window condensation?

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No. Generally Biblical prohibition since it improves the window, but it is only Rabbinically prohibited since the writing is not durable.

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18
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What type of reading material is prohibited on Shabbat by the Sages and why?

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Business material to avoid someone erasing incorrect or irrelevant information. This extended to most secular material as well as גְזֵירָה שֶׁמָא יִקְרָא בִשְׁטָרֵי הֶדְיוֹטוֹת (a decree least one read informal documents)

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19
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Is it permissible to pull a thread to tighten a button on Shabbat?

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No. תּוֹפֵר (sewing)

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20
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Is it permissible on Shabbat to use a safety pin?

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Generally not since it’s a Biblical violation. But is if inserting pin only once since this is not considered sewing.
Only if the pinning temporarily (<24h or in case of necessity <7d)

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What are examples of sewing that are prohibited on Shabbat?

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Tightening loose thread, gluing or taping, stapling and closing wounds.

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22
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How to use a band aid on Shabbat?

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Only let adhesive stick to skin.

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23
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Under Biblical law, what type of tearing is prohibited on Shabbat?

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קוֹרֵעַ עַל מְנָת לִתַקֵן

Tearing with the intent of repairing. For example tearing rolled toilet paper into small sheets.

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Why did the Sages rule it forbidden to tear destructively on Shabbat?

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To avoid the violation of תּוֹפֵר (sewing) it was enacted that anything that was able to be repaired by sewing was forbidden to be torn.

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25
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How to open a cereal box on Shabbat?

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Don’t unpeel glue, cut open avoiding letters, symbols and pictures.

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What 3 prohibitions would one violate if he cut or tore pages of a book that remained attached during the binding?

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קוֹרֵעַ, מְחַתֵּךְ, מַכֶה בְּפַּטִּישׁ

Tearing, cutting to specification and completing the formation of an item.

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Under Biblical law, what is the prohibition of shearing.

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גוֹזֵז

Removing from the body something that grows from it.

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What is the Rabbinic prohibition of shearing

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Shearing anything other than an item one needs (removing hair/nails)

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29
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Is it permissible to remove partially detached skin from the body?

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No גוֹזֵז because it is still partially attached and no longer an intrinsic part of the body. Rather it is like hair and nails which grow from the body.

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30
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What 3 conditions is it permissible to comb hair

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  1. Soft bristles that give away with with resistance
  2. No excessive force
  3. The brush is exclusively for Shabbos. An every day brush is forbidden as עוּבְדָ דְחוֹל, weekday activity
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31
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Is it permissible to remove a splinter on Shabbat

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Yes, be careful to avoid bleeding

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32
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List 4 prohibitions that fall under the category of laundering כּבּוּס

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כִּבּוּס Bleaching
Soaking fabric שְׁרִיָה
Scrubbing wet fabric שִׁפְשׁוּף
Wringing fabric סְחִיטָה

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33
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Is it permissible to hang wet fabric on Shabbat

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No. It looks like you are laundering מַרְאִית עַיִן

34
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What 3 knots are prohibited on Shabbat

A

Professional knots מַעֲשֵׂה אוּמָן
Permanent knots קֶשֶׁר שֶׁל קַיָימָא
Knots that will remain tied for >24h

35
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What is the Biblical prohibition of untying on Shabbat

A

מַתִּיר

Untying for constructive purposes.

36
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Define and explain the prohibition of sowing

A

זוֹרֵעַ

Causing or improving the growth of any plant

37
Q

What is the concern for eating fruits and vegetables outdoors

A

Seeds or plants falling into soil and germinating. זוֹרֵעַ

38
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May one put cut flowers into water on Shabbat

A

Basically no, because it has been cut from its roots and is not a living plant. Rabbinically, placing flowers that are not fully bloomed is prohibited because it resembles planting. Filling a vase involves undue טִירחָא exertion. If one forgot to put fully bloomed flowers into an already filled vase they may.

Others say it’s not trouble to bring water.

39
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Define and explain the prohibition of plowing

A

חוֹרֵשׁ

Plowing the ground for preparing the earth for planting or sowing

40
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List 4 prohibited activities that fall under the category of plowing on Shabbat

A
  1. Plowing and loosing the ground
  2. Leveling the ground
  3. Making furrows in the ground
  4. Removing obstacles in the ground
  5. Fertilizing the soil
  6. Making holes in the ground
41
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Define and explain the prohibition of reaping

A

קוֹצֵר

Detaching or severing a growing plant from its source of growth.

42
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Define and explain the prohibition of gathering

A

מְעַמֵר

To gather in one place scattered grain, fruit, vegetables, etc. to protect from being stepped on or blown away.

43
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List 4 activities that fall under the prohibition of coloring

A

Adding color to an existing picture
Painting
Dyeing
Production of dyes and paints

44
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Define and explain the prohibition of trapping and give 4 examples

A

צֵידָה
Capturing a living creature by confining it in a way that it is easily brought into one’s possession and control.

  1. Capturing an animal by hand
  2. Setting a trap
  3. Confining an animal to a room
  4. Trapping with animals (dog traps deer)
45
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How does a dog owner deal with trapping

A

It is entirely permissible to trap domesticated animals that do not try to escape. A dog not used to it’s master bust not be given the chance to escape a closed room (open/close door slowly filling gap with body)

46
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Is it permissible to trap an insect that inflicts pain

A

Yes, but not with a specially made trap.

47
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Is it permissible to set a trap before Shabbat

A

Yes

48
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Can one close the door to a large room with an insect inside in Shabbat

A

Yes the insect is considered completely free

49
Q

Define and explain the prohibition of slaughtering on Shabbat

A

שׁוֹחֵט

Taking the life of any living creature

50
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List 4 activities that fall under the prohibition of slaughtering on Shabbat

A

Removing fish from water
Drawing blood
Causing a bruise
Drowning an insect

51
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Is it ever permissible to kill an animal on Shabbat

A

When they endanger human life

When they cause severe injury (only if pursuing a person)

52
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Is it permissible to spray insecticide directly onto a bug on Shabbat

A

No

53
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List 4 activities that fall under the category of drawing blood

A 
Removing a scab
Pulling teeth
Drawing blood (medical)
Sucking blood
Causing a bruise
54
Q

Rabbinical prohibition on pickeling food in brine due to it resembles what

A

מְעַבֵּד Tanning

55
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It is prohibited to salt which types of food on Shabbat

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Foods whose qualities improve or whose texture is changed. Veggies that harden and beans that soften.

56
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Is it ever permissible to salt food on Shabbat

A

Yes. If one at a time for immediate consumption or a liquid is first poured on (salad dressing)

57
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List 3 practical activities that fall under the prohibition of Tanning

A

Bending new leather shoes
Oiling leather
Salting veggies

58
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May one reattach a fallen shower curtain on Shabbat. Why?

A

It depends. No if the shower rod fell. Yes if the hooks did as they are not attached to the structure permanently, they hang from the bar that is. And the bottom of the curtain dangles thus making it a flimsy attachment.

59
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Is it permissible to use a plunger on Shabbat

A

If there is another toilet to use no, the toilet is considered broken and plunging it repairs the structure causing a violation of בּוֹנֶה building. If no other toilet is available one may take a lenient view and use the plunger. (clogged drain does not break toilet, even if it “does” it surely can’t be broken if the blockage can be easily removed)

60
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Define/explain the prohibition of מַכֶּה בְּפַּטִישׁ

A

Striking the finishing blow.

Sharpening a knife
Reattaching a handle to a pot
Replacing a shoe lace
Winding a stopped watch

61
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What is the minimum amount of food one is required to eat to recite the first blessing

A

Anything

62
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What is the minimum amount that must be eaten to say the after blessing

A

A k’zayis

63
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What is the law if one is uncertain if he said the blessing over a particular food item.

A

Since most b’rachis are of Rabbinic origin they need not be repeated. This is known as “safek b’rachis l’hakel”. One may however be strict and repeat the blessing.

No. There’s a doubt and don’t want to say b’racha in vein.

64
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Which after blessing for the following: meat, cake, fish, bread, grape juice, orange juice, pineapple, avocado

A 
meat, borei nefashos
cake, al ha'michya
fish, borei nefashos
bread, Bricas Ha'mazon
grape juice, Al ha'gefen
orange juice, borei nefashos
pineapple, borei nefashos
avocado, borei nefashos
65
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Which 5 fruits from Israel require al ha’etz

A

Grapes, figs, pomegranate, olives and dates

66
Q

What is the minimum requirement of liquid for an after blessing

A

A rev’ies

67
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Does one recite borei nefashos after hot tea

A

Not if sipped slowly

68
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Which after blessing for: kezayit of cake revi’it of grape juice kezayit of figs

A

kezayit of cake - ha’michya
revi’it of grape juice - ha’gefen
kezayit of figs - pri ha’etz

69
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Can a blessing be said without verbalizing it.

A

Only if too ill l to speak or if there is a doubt if it was recited

70
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How does the concept of Hefsek apply to blessings

A
  1. Verbal - speaking between b’racha and it’s subject

2. Silent - pausing between b’racha and it’s subject

71
Q

What is the blessing after reliving yourself

A

Asher Yatzar

72
Q

Asher Yatzar

A

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר יָצַר אֶת הָאָדָם בְּחָכְמָה, וּבָרָא בוֹ נְקָבִים נְקָבִים חֲלוּלִים חֲלוּלִים .גָּלוּי וְיָדוּעַ לִפְנֵי כִסֵּא כְבוֹדֶךָ, שֶׁאִם יִפָּתֵחַ אֶחָד מֵהֶם, אוֹ יִסָּתֵם אֶחָד מֵהֶם, אִי אֶפְשַׁר לְהִתְקַיֵּם וְלַעֲמוֹד לְפָנֶיךָ אַפִלּוּ שָׁעָה אֶחָת. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי, רוֹפֵא כָל בָּשָׂר וּמַפְלִיא לַעֲשׂוֹת

73
Q

When is mezonot treated like bread

A

When it is eaten as a meal (large quantity for size/weight/age and center dish)

74
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What is the halacha for someone who put food in his mouth before saying b’racha.

A

Remove it if it can still be editable and say b’racha then eat. If can’t remove move to the cheek.

75
Q

How much bread to wash/say hamotzee

A

K’zayis

76
Q

B’racha for apple sauce

A

Borei nefashos

77
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B’racha for cooked barley

A

Al ha’michya

78
Q

B’racha for washing for bread

A

Al netilat yadiem

79
Q

Order of precedence of b’rachot

A 
Hamotzee
Mezonot
Ha'gofen
Ha'etz/ha'adama
Shehakol
80
Q

What is mayim achronim

A

Washing before grace after meals

81
Q

What is a kezayit

A

Unit of measurement just larger than an olive

82
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What is a kabeitza

A

Unit of measurement roughly the size of an egg

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