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MB3 183b: Washing or Oiling Floors on Shabbos (337:3-4); Playing Instruments on Shabbos (338:1)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Washing or applying oil to a floor is prohibited on Shabbos. Washing down a counter on Shabbos. Blowing away dust or dirt is permissible. Placing a heavy item on the floor if it will smooth out the ground.

Playing an instrument or clapping to make music on Shabbos.

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA is the Associate Rabbi at the Young Israel of Woodmere. He has been giving a Daf Yomi shiur for 30 years (available on YUTorah), and also gives a weekly gemara be’iyun shiur, daily halacha shiurim, and many other classes. An international lecturer on medical and halachic issues, Rabbi Dr. Glatt has autho...

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