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March 21, 2022 4:48 pm

Back to Cosmetics on Shabbat III: Makeup Is it permissible to remove makeup on Shabbat? How can a woman handle

March 7, 2022 9:41 pm

Back to Cosmetics on Shabbat II: Scent and Healing How do traditional texts relate to makeup? Is it permissible to

February 10, 2022 8:42 am

Back to Cosmetics on Shabbat I: Types of Product May one apply scented or enriched products on Shabbat? What are

February 3, 2022 9:49 am

What consistencies of skincare or haircare products—oils, creams, etc.—are permissible to apply on Shabbat? Is any type of skincare or

December 8, 2021 1:49 pm

What are the halachot of managing menstrual pain, cleaning off blood, and using menstrual products on Shabbat? To what cases

October 21, 2021 6:40 am

Back to Kiddush II: Practical Issues What is the nature of the obligation to eat on Shabbat and Yom Tov?

September 19, 2021 1:16 pm

Back to Sukkot I: Lulav What is the mitzva of dwelling in a sukka? To whom does it apply? In

September 9, 2021 10:46 am

What is the mitzva of taking arba’at ha-minim on Sukkot? Who takes arba’at ha-minim? What are the halachot of Hoshanot,

August 11, 2021 8:12 pm

Learn about Shofar in Elul here. What are Selichot? Are women obligated to recite them? Do they require a minyan?

July 22, 2021 10:24 am

Back to Candle-Lighting I: Who, What, Where At what time do we light candles? How does this relate to accepting