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==Background==
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# With so many new cosmetics on the market today the question of using these products on Shabbos becomes very relevant. Some background information may shed some light on what the possible problems may be in regards to Hilchos Shabbos. One Melacha to be aware of, is the act of dyeing ([[Tzoveya]]), which was done to color the curtains of the Mishkan<ref>Rashi Parshas Terumah 25:5 D"h Meadamim</ref>, the second is the act of smoothing ([[Memachaik]]) which was done to finish the leather of the coverings of the Mishkan.
==Definition==
# While the Biblical prohibition of dyeing is only something that will be colored permanently, there is still a Rabbinic prohibition on creating a temporary coloring effect. Therefore, cosmetics such as: rouges, lipsticks, eye shadow, and others which add color to the skin albeit for a short amount of time, are still forbidden to use on Shabbos. <ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos 22:23, S.A. 303:25, Mishna Brurah 303:79, Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11)</ref>
# Separating the chaff from the grain using the force of wind is the Melacha of Zoreh (winnowing). <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 373) quoting Rabbenu Chananel [[Shabbat]] 74a and Rashi 73a s.v. Zoreh and 73b s.v. Haynu. </ref> This Melacha also includes separating any undesired matter from a food by use of wind. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 374) quoting Iglei Tal Zoreah 4 </ref>
==Nail polish==
# Separating undesired matter from food by use of artificial wind is also Zoreh. Thus, one may not blow on a mixture of peanuts and their thin outer shells to remove the shells. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 374) </ref>
# It is forbidden to use nail polish on Shabbat whether it is a colored nail polish or clear polish as the shine adds a pleasant finish to the nail, and is enhancing the natural color of the nail which is included in Tzovaya<ref>Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchosa 14:footnote 152</ref>.  
==Applications using the wind==
# It is for this same reason, that one would be prohibited from using (i.e. crest) whitening strips. Once again it is also for this same reason that one is prohibited from using fade creams that are of the same color as one's natural skin, even if it is being used just to cover up blemishes.<ref> Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11)</ref>
# One should not blow against the wind causing the saliva to become mist. <ref>Rama 319:17 based on a Yerushalmi, 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 375). R’ Akiva Eiger (Sh"t Rabbi Akiva Eiger 20), says that this Yerushalmi is against the Bavli, since the Bavli implies that zoreh is dependent on separating good from bad, which wouldn’t apply to spit, and therefore we don’t hold like the Yerushalmi. R’ Akiva Eiger actually explains that this Yerushalmi means that one is chayiv for zorek meaning throwing not zoreh, when spitting into another reshus. </ref>
==Blush powders==
# One should not shake crumbs out of a tablecloth against the wind.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 376) </ref>
# While there are some&nbsp;Poskim who give a hashgocha&nbsp;on certain blush powders to be used on Shabbos, majority of the powders on the market are oil based which therefore causes the blush to be absorbed by the skin which would make it Tzovaya<ref> Igros Moshe O.C. 1:</ref>. Therefore, unless one has a hechsher on a particular product, one should assume that all cosmetic rouge powders are forbidden for use on Shabbos.<ref>Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11)</ref>
# One should not leave musty garments or books in the wind to air them out.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 376-7) </ref>
==Sun-Tanning==
== Applications of sprays==
# Some Poskim go as far as to prohibit intentional suntanning as this leaves a permanent color on the skin<ref> Minchas Yitzchok 5:32</ref>. [It should be noted that not all Poskim concur with this ruling, and everyone holds that it is permitted to merely sit outside if there is no intention of tanning, even if one will be pleased with the results.]<ref>Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11) </ref>
# The use of aerosol cans is not in violation of Zoreh, however, one may one spray perfume or deodorant on one's body and not one's clothes.<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 377) quoting Hilchos Shabbos (Rabbi Eider) who quotes Rav Moshe, Sh"t Minchat Yitzchak 6:26, Chazon Ovadyah (vol 4, pg 242), Sh"t Yabia Omer 3:20</ref>
==Makeup removal==
# One may use the spray attachment to a sink faucet on [[Shabbat]] and it is not a violation of Zoreh. (Because of [[Bishul]] one may only use cold water). <ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 378) </ref>
# While putting on makeup, is in many cases ossur, removing it is permitted. However, it is preferable to be use a disposable tissue, so as to avoid questions of&nbsp;coloring the cloth or towel&nbsp;being used<ref>M.B. 320:59</ref>. One should also avoid using nail polish remover<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (vol 3, chap 14, note 79)</ref>.
# One may add cold water to a water vaporizer (which is already running from before [[Shabbat]]).<ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 378-9). Chazon Ovadyah (vol 4, pg 247) writes it is permitted if there's a need.</ref>
==Smoothing cremes==
 
# As stated above there is another concern aside for coloring, when dealing with lotions and that is Memachek (smoothing).&nbsp;Therefore, the use of lipstick or even non colored chap stick are prohibited under this Melacha<ref>Igros Moshe O.C. 1:114</ref>. Skin blemish concealers, hand creams (Nivea, Eucerin),Vaseline, rouge creams, moisturizers, toothpaste, lotions and the like are all prohibited&nbsp;under Memachek as well<ref>Rashi (Shabbos 146b D"h Mishchah), Rambam (Shabbat 13:11), S"A 314:11, Mishna Brurah 314:45, Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11)</ref>.
==Links==
==Lotions==
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/706132/Rabbi_Zvi_Sobolofsky/Zoreh_ Zoreh] by Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky
# As long as the lotion has a thin and pourable consistency like that of oil<ref>Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11) quoting  R' Nosson Kupshitz Shlita</ref> it would be permitted to use (providing that it is not medicinal, as then one would have to ask a shailo regarding the Refuah aspect). Therefore, one may apply most forms of sunblock lotion on an infant (or himself for that matter) as they are of very loose consistency.<ref>Rabbi Heshy Kahn (What's Doing, Greater Connecticut, 3/3/11) quoting  R' Nosson Kupshitz Shlita</ref>
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/800084/Rabbi_Ezra_Schwartz/The_melacha_of_zoreh The melacha of zoreh ] by Rabbi Ezra Schwartz
==Credits==
==Sources==
# Special thanks to Rabbi Heshy Kahn for this article.
==Common questions==
# Is it permissible to use Crest whitening strips on Shabbos? See above [[#Nail polish]].
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Definition

  1. Separating the chaff from the grain using the force of wind is the Melacha of Zoreh (winnowing). [1] This Melacha also includes separating any undesired matter from a food by use of wind. [2]
  2. Separating undesired matter from food by use of artificial wind is also Zoreh. Thus, one may not blow on a mixture of peanuts and their thin outer shells to remove the shells. [3]

Applications using the wind

  1. One should not blow against the wind causing the saliva to become mist. [4]
  2. One should not shake crumbs out of a tablecloth against the wind.[5]
  3. One should not leave musty garments or books in the wind to air them out.[6]

Applications of sprays

  1. The use of aerosol cans is not in violation of Zoreh, however, one may one spray perfume or deodorant on one's body and not one's clothes.[7]
  2. One may use the spray attachment to a sink faucet on Shabbat and it is not a violation of Zoreh. (Because of Bishul one may only use cold water). [8]
  3. One may add cold water to a water vaporizer (which is already running from before Shabbat).[9]

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Sources

  1. ↑ 39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 373) quoting Rabbenu Chananel Shabbat 74a and Rashi 73a s.v. Zoreh and 73b s.v. Haynu.
  2. ↑ 39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 374) quoting Iglei Tal Zoreah 4
  3. ↑ 39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 374)
  4. ↑ Rama 319:17 based on a Yerushalmi, 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 375). R’ Akiva Eiger (Sh"t Rabbi Akiva Eiger 20), says that this Yerushalmi is against the Bavli, since the Bavli implies that zoreh is dependent on separating good from bad, which wouldn’t apply to spit, and therefore we don’t hold like the Yerushalmi. R’ Akiva Eiger actually explains that this Yerushalmi means that one is chayiv for zorek meaning throwing not zoreh, when spitting into another reshus.
  5. ↑ 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 376)
  6. ↑ 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 376-7)
  7. ↑ 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 377) quoting Hilchos Shabbos (Rabbi Eider) who quotes Rav Moshe, Sh"t Minchat Yitzchak 6:26, Chazon Ovadyah (vol 4, pg 242), Sh"t Yabia Omer 3:20
  8. ↑ 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 378)
  9. ↑ 39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 378-9). Chazon Ovadyah (vol 4, pg 247) writes it is permitted if there's a need.
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