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Liquid Soap
One of the controversies in hilchos Shabbos revolves around the use of liquid soap on Shabbos. While many prominent Poskim permit using liquid soap on Shabbos, Rav Moshe Feinstein wrote1 “In my [...]
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The Quinoa Controversy
The halachos of kitniyos Shmuel Stein Miami Beach Kollel Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) has been popular in South America for many years, but has only become popular in America recently. This [...]
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Medication & Vitamins-the halachos of Refuah on Shabbos
Chazal instituted many Shabbos prohibitions in order to safeguard the halachos and sanctity of Shabbos. One of the prohibitions which Chazal enacted is the prohibition of Refuah – taking [...]
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Kiddush on Schnapps
Kiddush on Schnapps In many circles there is a minhag (custom) to recite Kiddush on Shabbos morning over a small cup of schnapps. There were many great Chasidish leaders who followed this custom [...]
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Bottle Caps
There is much controversy regarding opening soda bottle caps on Shabbos. In the following paragraphs we will discuss opening different types of bottle caps, and what the controversy about opening [...]