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Culture10:00 · Aug 7

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains Halachic Rules on Swimming in Pools During Shabbat and Bein Hazmanim

By הרב יעקב סיני
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Rabbi Yaakov Sinai presents a detailed halachic discussion addressing whether swimming in a pool is permitted on Shabbat and during Bein Hazmanim (the intermediate days of Jewish holidays). This daily series, "Kol Sinai, Halachic Order," offers in-depth learning on current religious questions. Ahead of the summer Shabbat and Bein Hazmanim period, Rabbi Sinai clarifies the practical halachic considerations involved in entering a swimming pool on Shabbat. The segment is part of a broader exploration of seasonal halachic issues, including a recent discussion on the permissibility of applying sunscreen on Shabbat. The video segment runs approximately four minutes and is available for viewing to guide observant Jews on these matters. This content is part of ongoing efforts to provide accessible halachic guidance for everyday situations during special times in the Jewish calendar.

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First: Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 6

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