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Which activities are forbidden on the Shabbat, but permitted on Yom Tov?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

  

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On Yom Tov we are permitted to do any creative acts that are, or could be used, for the sake of preparing food (Exodus 12:16), such as cooking or baking (using a pre-existing flame). On Shabbat (and Yom Kippur which is also called Shabbat (Leviticus 23:32)) the Torah forbids all creative activity (Leviticus 23:3).


On Yom Tov we are permitted to do any creative acts that are, or could be used, for the sake of preparing food (Exodus 12:26)
Carrying in the public domain is also permitted on Yom Tov, for it is often necessary to carry ingredients for cooking, or ready foods, to their intended destination.

Writing, for example, on the other hand, is forbidden because it -- normally -- is not necessary for the sake of food.


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