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Tashlich
The minhag of tashlich dates back to at least the 14 th century. The Maharil (Minhagei Rosh Hashanah 9) writes about going to rivers that contain fish in order to throw our sins into the depths of the sea (Micha 7:19). The Rema…
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Cream on Shabbos
Question: Can I apply creams on Shabbos? Answer: The Gemara (Shabbos 146) writes that it is forbidden miderabanan to spread oil, as it is similar to the act of memarayach , which is forbidden mideoraisa (See Rambam, Shabb…
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A Key Issue
The Mishna Berura (Sha’ar Hatziyun 301:38) discusses going outside on Shabbos (where there’s no Eruv) while wearing a key that’s been made into a piece of jewelry. If the reason one is wearing it is to be able to use it as a key…
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Medicine on Shabbos
Question: May I take Paracetamol for a headache on Shabbos? Answer: The Mishna (Shabbos 14:3) writes that one can’t take medicine on Shabbos. The Gemara (Shabbos 53b) explains that Chazal prohibited us to take medicine on …