Hi,
The issue of taking call on Shabbat is rather complex, with many views; you may wish to listen to my shiur on the topic here.
Rav Moshe Feinstein ruled that a physician who knows before Shabbat that he will be needed to save lives on Shabbat is required to arrange a place to stay in the hospital, or nearby, for Shabbat.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:131)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Use of a thermometer on Shabbos
Hi,
One may use a mercury thermometer to gauge the temperature of an ill person on Shabbos, even where it is known that the patient is not dangerously ill.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:128)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One may use a mercury thermometer to gauge the temperature of an ill person on Shabbos, even where it is known that the patient is not dangerously ill.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:128)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Would you like to have more? Part II
Hi,
We said here that one who is eating fruit must recite a new berachah if someone brings him a fruit of a different species.
However one who is a guest in a place where they normally bring out many types of fruit need not recite a new blessing when new species are brought; it is expected that new species will be brought out.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:125)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We said here that one who is eating fruit must recite a new berachah if someone brings him a fruit of a different species.
However one who is a guest in a place where they normally bring out many types of fruit need not recite a new blessing when new species are brought; it is expected that new species will be brought out.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:125)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Monday, June 27, 2011
Washing fruit on Shabbat
Hi,
One may wash dirty fruit on Shabbat just before eating it, and this is not included in the prohibition against boreir [sorting] even though one separates the fruit from the dust.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:125)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One may wash dirty fruit on Shabbat just before eating it, and this is not included in the prohibition against boreir [sorting] even though one separates the fruit from the dust.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:125)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Meat and dairy gas stovetops?
Hi,
The same burner on a gas stove may be used for both meat and dairy, without kashering in between. However, one must clean the surface of any actual food in between uses.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:124)
[I believe the same is true for electric burners, but the question was asked of Rav Moshe regarding gas.]
Have a great day,
Mordechai
The same burner on a gas stove may be used for both meat and dairy, without kashering in between. However, one must clean the surface of any actual food in between uses.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:124)
[I believe the same is true for electric burners, but the question was asked of Rav Moshe regarding gas.]
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Use of a fork on Shabbat
Hi,
Background:
One may not sort items on Shabbat, separating desired items from items that are not desired right now. This is called 'boreir'.
However, one may sort a mixture by taking the items he does want right now, assuming he will use them now and assuming he does not use a tool (like a slotted spoon) which is normally used to sort things.
The ruling:
One may use a fork to take solid food from a liquid, such as pickles from a jar, so long as one selects the items he wants, and one uses them now. Although the fork does technically sort as it leaves the liquid behind, one does not intend to sort - the goal is simply to take the pickles - and the fork is not considered a tool normally used for sorting things.
One would not be permitted to use the fork for this if he did, in fact, intend to strain the solid, removing the liquid via the tines of the fork.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:124)
Background:
One may not sort items on Shabbat, separating desired items from items that are not desired right now. This is called 'boreir'.
However, one may sort a mixture by taking the items he does want right now, assuming he will use them now and assuming he does not use a tool (like a slotted spoon) which is normally used to sort things.
The ruling:
One may use a fork to take solid food from a liquid, such as pickles from a jar, so long as one selects the items he wants, and one uses them now. Although the fork does technically sort as it leaves the liquid behind, one does not intend to sort - the goal is simply to take the pickles - and the fork is not considered a tool normally used for sorting things.
One would not be permitted to use the fork for this if he did, in fact, intend to strain the solid, removing the liquid via the tines of the fork.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:124)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
If a Jew turns on the heat on Shabbos
Hi,
If a Jew lives in a building in which another Jew turns on the heat on Shabbos for himself, and it's cold enough outside that leaving the building is not an option, then one may remain inside. One would not be obligated to close the vents in his individual room.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:123)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
If a Jew lives in a building in which another Jew turns on the heat on Shabbos for himself, and it's cold enough outside that leaving the building is not an option, then one may remain inside. One would not be obligated to close the vents in his individual room.
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 1:123)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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