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Rabbi Aharon Botbol Explains Permissible Carrying Without Eruv and Roasted Chestnuts by Non-Jews

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By יאיר פריד

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

Rabbi Aharon Botbol clarifies that carrying a hotel room key without an eruv abroad is permitted under certain conditions, and roasted chestnuts prepared by non-Jews are allowed despite bishul akum restrictions. He explains leniencies in carrying laws in foreign cities and distinguishes between significant cooked foods and snacks like chestnuts.

  • 01Carrying a hotel room key abroad without an eruv is permitted if attached to clothing or carried differently.
  • 02Public domain definitions vary; many foreign streets are karmelit, allowing leniency in carrying when necessary.
  • 03Lifting a crawling infant is allowed since the child carries itself, but strollers remain forbidden to carry.
  • 04Bishul akum prohibits cooking by non-Jews of significant foods but exempts roasted nuts like chestnuts.
  • 05Chestnuts are not considered important foods, so eating them roasted by non-Jews is permitted.
  • 06The guidance was published in the Achvata newsletter available via WhatsApp and email.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Rabbi Aharon Botbol Explains Permissible Carrying Without Eruv and Roasted Chestnuts by Non-Jews
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Halachic Ruling Allows Carrying Hotel Room Keys Abroad Without Eruv Under Certain Conditions

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