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Culture09:09 · Sep 15

Rabbi Rules on Polishing Shoes During Shabbat Observance

By חיים לויןOngoing story · 2 updates
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of the Yabia Omer institutions and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, addressed the question of whether polishing shoes is permitted on Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. The ruling, part of a daily Halacha (Jewish law) segment, clarifies the permissibility of this activity within the framework of Shabbat observance.

Rabbi Cohen, a prominent figure in religious discourse, provided guidance on the matter, which is a common query related to the practical application of Shabbat laws. The article highlights the rabbi's position on the issue, offering a religious perspective on a mundane activity.

Read the original at Behadrei Haredim
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First: Behadrei Haredim · Sep 14

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