Permitted and forbidden things to read
From Halachipedia
- Some are lenient in reading secular subjects on shabbat, but it is proper to be stringent. Cite error: Closing
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- It is forbidden to read the captions of pictures on Shabbat. [2] If is a caption underneath the picture of a rabbi then you may have room to be lenient. [3]
- It is forbidden to read a catalogue of advertisements or anything that has any bearing on finances on shabbat. [4]
- It is preferable not to read sad things that may bring the reader to tears such as holocaust stories. [5]
References
- ↑ Yalkut Yosef (Shabbat, vol 2, pg 197)
- ↑ Gemara Shabbat 149
- ↑ Rav Moshe Halevi in Menuchat Ahava 1 page 236 cites some rabbis who allow it since it enhances your fear of G-d but nevertheless says one should be strict even in this.
- ↑ Mishna Berura 307:63 Rav Yisrael Belsky in Shulchan Halevi page 90, as well as Menuchat Ahava 1 page 233 who says this prohibition even applies if your a shopping for a mitzva related item such as the arba minim.
- ↑ Mishnah Berurah 307:3; Ketzot Hashulchan 107:43.
