Rabbi Rules on Preparing Instant Noodles on Shabbat

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of the Yabia Omer institutions and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, addressed the question of whether it is permissible to prepare instant noodles, known as 'Mana Hama' in Hebrew, on the Sabbath. The ruling falls under the category of 'Melachet Bishul,' the prohibition of cooking on Shabbat.

Rabbi Cohen, in his daily Halacha (Jewish law) segment, explained the intricacies of this prohibition. The core issue revolves around whether the act of preparing instant noodles constitutes cooking according to Jewish law, considering the product is often pre-cooked or dehydrated and only requires the addition of hot water.

While the article does not detail Rabbi Cohen's specific conclusion, it frames the discussion within the context of Shabbat observance and the detailed laws governing prohibited activities on the holy day. The segment is part of a daily Halacha feature, indicating a regular focus on religious rulings for the observant community.