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I can only get off one day of work for Rosh Hashanah. Which day do I take?

Rabbi Shlomo Chein: Welcome. I'll be with you in a moment...what's on your mind?Bernice: I can only get off one day of work for the new year. Which...

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

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...

Am I allowed to adjust the fire on my stove on Yom Tov?

On Yom Tov it is forbidden to turn on or off an electrical appliance, but it is permitted to turn a flame (or electric burner) higher. There is a...