Laws of Shabbat

Proper preparation for Shabbat requires knowledge of many basic Halakhot. Rabbi Yoel Domb provides a basic overview of these halakhot

Regarding the application of facial powder, there’s a difference of opinion among adjudicators.

Is one allowed to tell a young child to perform forbidden work on Shabbat? What if the child does it…

Is it permissible to tear open packets of sugar or make a hole in the top corner of a bag…

How may one cut his fruits and vegetables on Shabbos? Is the cutting of meat, fish and cheese included in…

Why is it forbidden to grind a chili pepper on Shabbos, whereas crumbling bread or cookies is permissible?

Is it Permissible to open tin cans, boxes and packages on Shabbos, in order to get the food inside them?

Opening metal bottle caps, plastic bottle caps and beer bottles on Shabbat