Rabbi Rules on Making Coffee on Shabbat from a Hot Vessel
Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of the "Yabia Omer" institutions and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, addressed the halachic question of whether it is permissible to prepare black coffee on Shabbat using a vessel that has already been used for cooking (a "kli rishon"). The ruling, presented as part of a daily halacha segment, clarifies the application of Shabbat laws concerning cooking and transferring heat.
Rabbi Cohen's discussion centers on the prohibition of "bishul" (cooking) on Shabbat. Preparing black coffee involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds. The key issue is whether this action constitutes cooking when performed with a "kli rishon," which retains significant heat. The rabbi's ruling, though not detailed in this excerpt, provides guidance on this specific scenario within Jewish Sabbath observance.
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