Keep a Safe 8 Days: Chanukah Fire Safety Tips
Along with the rest of klal Yisrael, we look forward with excitement to bring in Chanukah this coming Sunday night, December 18 (25 Kislev). Along with the many enjoyments the chag...
The Celebration of Shabbos – Part 2
Melacha #31 – M’chateich (Cutting to size)
The hides were scored to enable them to be cut to pre-measured sizes. This is the melacha of m’chateich. (M’chateich is more than just cutting; it specifically refers to cutting to...
The Celebration of Shabbos – Part 1
08: Work by a Non-Jew – Illness – Animals
Melacha #31 – M’chateich (Cutting to size)
The hides were scored to enable them to be cut to pre-measured sizes. This is the melacha of m’chateich. (M’chateich is more than just cutting; it specifically refers to cutting to...
Eruv and Carrying
Melacha #30 – M’sarteit (Scoring)
One thing about hides: they come in unusual sizes and shapes. In order to turn the hides into the coverings of the Tabernacle, they had to be cut into appropriately-sized and...
Melachos 32-39
The rest of the melachos, including writing, erasing, building and demolishing.
Melachos 12-31
Labors involved in the manufacture of textiles and clothing.
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