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Behadrei HaredimCulture

Rabbi Rules on Squeezing Wet Clothes on Shabbat

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Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a prominent figure in religious leadership, issued a ruling regarding the permissibility of wringing wet clothes on Shabbat. The ruling, published on November 26, 2026, addresses a practical question of Jewish law for observant individuals. Rabbi Cohen heads the "Yabia Omer" institutions and serves on the Chief.

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  • Rabbi Yigal Cohen ruled on whether wet clothes can be squeezed on Shabbat.
  • The ruling was issued by the head of "Yabia Omer" institutions.
  • Rabbi Cohen is a member of the Chief of Israel.
  • The halachic ruling was published on November 26, 2026.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of the "Yabia Omer" institutions and a member of the Chief of Israel, addressed the halachic question of whether it is permissible to wring out wet clothes on Shabbat. The ruling was published on November 26, 2026.

Rabbi Cohen, who is also known for his daily halachic rulings, provided guidance on this matter, which is relevant to observant Jews who adhere to Shabbat laws. The specific details of his ruling were not elaborated upon in the provided text, but the topic concerns practical applications of Jewish law in daily life.

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