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==Forbidden Work on Erev Pesach== | ==Forbidden Work on Erev Pesach== | ||
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#It is forbidden to do melacha gemura (more intense forms of work) or to work for profit<ref> | #It is forbidden to do melacha gemura (more intense forms of work) or to work for profit<ref>Shulchan Aruch 468:2. Mishna Brurah 468:6-7 explains that it is even prohibited to perform melacha that is not considered gemurah for the sake of profit. Additionally, it is prohibited to perform melacha gemurah even if it is for the purposes of the upcoming Yom Tov. </ref> on erev [[pesach]] after mid-day ([[Chatzot]]). <ref>Mishna Pesachim 50a, Shulchan Aruch 468:1. <br /> | ||
* The nature of this prohibition is subject to a debate amongst the rishonim. Rashi (Pesachim 50a s.v. shelo la’asos) and the Meiri (Pesachim 50a) believe that this issur melacha will ensure that people prepare properly for the Pesach seder and dispense of chametz appropriately. It is clear that this prohibition is rabbinic in origin according to these rishonim. | * The nature of this prohibition is subject to a debate amongst the rishonim. Rashi (Pesachim 50a s.v. shelo la’asos) and the Meiri (Pesachim 50a) believe that this issur melacha will ensure that people prepare properly for the Pesach seder and dispense of chametz appropriately. It is clear that this prohibition is rabbinic in origin according to these rishonim. | ||
* Others however, such as Tosafos (50a s.v. makom), cite the reasoning of the Yerushalmi (Pesachim 4:1). This is the opinion cited in M"B and Biur Halacha 468:1. The Yerushalmi explains that it is improper for one to perform work while his korbon is being brought. Hence, the obligation of korbon Pesach which begins at midday facilitates an issur melacha. While Tosafos claim that this would be a deoraysa prohibition, others such as the Ramban (Pesachim 16b in the dapei HaRif) claim that this is still a rabbinic prohibition. | * Others however, such as Tosafos (50a s.v. makom), cite the reasoning of the Yerushalmi (Pesachim 4:1). This is the opinion cited in M"B and Biur Halacha 468:1. The Yerushalmi explains that it is improper for one to perform work while his korbon is being brought. Hence, the obligation of korbon Pesach which begins at midday facilitates an issur melacha. While Tosafos claim that this would be a deoraysa prohibition, others such as the Ramban (Pesachim 16b in the dapei HaRif) claim that this is still a rabbinic prohibition. | ||
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* Pnei Yehoshua there explains that it is because the rabbis gave erev [[pesach]] the status of [[chol hamoed]]. | * Pnei Yehoshua there explains that it is because the rabbis gave erev [[pesach]] the status of [[chol hamoed]]. | ||
* Beiur Halacha "mechatzot u'limala" says that according to Tosafot's reason if [[Pesach]] falls out on erev [[shabbat]], melacha is not prohibited until [[mincha]]. But he adds that for Rashi the prohibition would still apply even when [[Pesach]] falls out on erev [[shabbat]] it would still be forbidden after mid-day, but concludes that most poskim hold like tosafot so one doesn't need to be machmir.</ref> | * Beiur Halacha "mechatzot u'limala" says that according to Tosafot's reason if [[Pesach]] falls out on erev [[shabbat]], melacha is not prohibited until [[mincha]]. But he adds that for Rashi the prohibition would still apply even when [[Pesach]] falls out on erev [[shabbat]] it would still be forbidden after mid-day, but concludes that most poskim hold like tosafot so one doesn't need to be machmir.</ref> | ||
#It is also forbidden to get a haircut or a shave unless by a non-Jew <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:5. There is a discussion in the poskim as to whether it is prohibited for a Jew to give himself a haircut. The implication of the Rama in Yoreh Deah 399:3 is that it is permitted for one to give himself a haircut. However, later poskim dispute the issue. For example, see Shulchan Aruch HaRav 468:4 who rules that this is prohibited. </ref>, to sew new clothing <ref> Rama 468:2 </ref>, and to do laundry except by a non-jew after mid-day. <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:7. Piskei Teshuvot 468:6 says that even for a Jew to use a washing machine is forbidden but says it is permitted to turn on the machine before mid-day even if it will do the washing afterwards. </ref> Preferably one should cut his nails <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:5. Orchot Rabbeinu vol. 2 page 56 says this can be done without restrictions. Sha’ar HaTzion 468:7 writes that it is permitted to cut one’s nails after chatzos if he forgot to do so beforehand.</ref> and polish his shoes before mid-day. <ref> Yabia Omer 1:32, Shearim HaMitzuyanim BiHalacha 133:6, Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kihilchita 42 note 173, Piskei Teshuvos 468:4. Piskei Teshuvot 468:18 says polishing shoes is not allowed after [[chatzot]], as does the Kitzur HaShl"a quoted in Teshuvot Vihanhagot 1:301. </ref> All of the leniencies that apply to [[chol hamoed]] in these cases apply to erev [[pesach]] also. <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:7. Rambam Hilchot [[Yom Tov]] 8:18 says that on erev [[pesach]] after [[chatzot]] it is asur to do melacha midirabanan like [[chol hamoed]] and it is more lenient than [[chol hamoed]]. </ref> | # It is permitted to ask a non-Jew to do work for you after midday.<ref>Shulchan Aruch 468:1 quotes two opinions as to whether this is permitted. The Rama writes that the minhag is to be lenient. Yalkut Yosef 468:1 is also lenient.</ref> | ||
#It is also forbidden to get a haircut or a shave unless by a non-Jew <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:5. There is a discussion in the poskim as to whether it is prohibited for a Jew to give himself a haircut. The implication of the Rama in Yoreh Deah 399:3 is that it is permitted for one to give himself a haircut. However, later poskim dispute the issue. For example, see Shulchan Aruch HaRav 468:4 who rules that this is prohibited. Yalkut Yosef 468:7 permits a Jew to cut his own hair after chatzot if he forgot to cut it in the morning or beforehand.</ref>, to sew new clothing <ref> Rama 468:2 </ref>, and to do laundry except by a non-jew after mid-day. <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:7. Piskei Teshuvot 468:6 says that even for a Jew to use a washing machine is forbidden but says it is permitted to turn on the machine before mid-day even if it will do the washing afterwards. </ref> Preferably one should cut his nails <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:5. Orchot Rabbeinu vol. 2 page 56 says this can be done without restrictions. Sha’ar HaTzion 468:7 writes that it is permitted to cut one’s nails after chatzos if he forgot to do so beforehand.</ref> and polish his shoes before mid-day. <ref> Yabia Omer 1:32, Shearim HaMitzuyanim BiHalacha 133:6, Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kihilchita 42 note 173, Piskei Teshuvos 468:4. Piskei Teshuvot 468:18 says polishing shoes is not allowed after [[chatzot]], as does the Kitzur HaShl"a quoted in Teshuvot Vihanhagot 1:301. </ref> All of the leniencies that apply to [[chol hamoed]] in these cases apply to erev [[pesach]] also. <ref> Mishna Brurah 468:7. Rambam Hilchot [[Yom Tov]] 8:18 says that on erev [[pesach]] after [[chatzot]] it is asur to do melacha midirabanan like [[chol hamoed]] and it is more lenient than [[chol hamoed]]. </ref> | |||
#It is permissible to iron clothes,<ref> Orchot Rabbeinu vol. 2 page 56, Yalkut Yosef 468:10. Yalkut Yosef 468:13 writes that one may start a washing machine before midday although it will certainly continue to run after midday Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kihilchita 42 note 139 says ironing is also allowed on [[chol hamoed]]. </ref> sew buttons, or perform minor mending even in a skilled manner. <ref> Rama 468:2. Mishna Brurah 468:8 writes that you can also do these things for others without pay. </ref> | #It is permissible to iron clothes,<ref> Orchot Rabbeinu vol. 2 page 56, Yalkut Yosef 468:10. Yalkut Yosef 468:13 writes that one may start a washing machine before midday although it will certainly continue to run after midday Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kihilchita 42 note 139 says ironing is also allowed on [[chol hamoed]]. </ref> sew buttons, or perform minor mending even in a skilled manner. <ref> Rama 468:2. Mishna Brurah 468:8 writes that you can also do these things for others without pay. </ref> | ||
===Before Midday=== | ===Before Midday=== | ||
#If the custom in the community is not to work before [[chatzot]], then one should follow that custom. If the custom is to work, then one is permitted to work. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 468:3, Mishna Brurah 468:12. </ref> Nowadays, the minhag is to work before [[chatzot]]. <ref> Chayei Adam 129:4, Aruch Hashulchan 468:5. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Halichot Shlomo, Pesach, 8:5) also paskens that in Yerushalayim the issur melacha only begins from midday </ref> | #If the custom in the community is not to work before [[chatzot]], then one should follow that custom. If the custom is to work, then one is permitted to work. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 468:3, Mishna Brurah 468:12. </ref> Nowadays, the minhag is to work before [[chatzot]]. <ref> Chayei Adam 129:4, Aruch Hashulchan 468:5. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Halichot Shlomo, Pesach, 8:5) also paskens that in Yerushalayim the issur melacha only begins from midday </ref> | ||
