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One of the 39 Melachot on [[Shabbat]] is [[dyeing]]. The primary prohibition is to color a material with dyes, while the [[ | One of the 39 Melachot on [[Shabbat]] is [[dyeing]]. The primary prohibition is to color a material with dyes, while the [[Toladah]] is to create a liquid dye. <ref>Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 9:13-4)</ref> | ||
==Foods== | ==Foods== | ||
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==Liquids== | ==Liquids== | ||
#Since there's no prohibition of [[dyeing]] foods, it is permitted to pour red wine into white wine on [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 320:56; Chazon Ovadia, Hilchot Shabbat, Chelek 2, Page 84 includes that tzevia does not apply to beverages </ref> However, a case where one’s intent is to improve the | #Since there's no prohibition of [[dyeing]] foods, it is permitted to pour red wine into white wine on [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 320:56; Chazon Ovadia, Hilchot Shabbat, Chelek 2, Page 84 includes that tzevia does not apply to beverages </ref> However, a case where one’s intent is to improve the aesthetic appearance of the food, such as adding red wine to white wine for the Pesach Seder, may be an issue of tzoveya.<ref>Nishmat Adam 24:3, Rabbi Ribiat (p. 753). </ref> Additionally, this could potentially be considered lasting because one wants the wine to stay colored until one drinks it, thereby serving a purpose for as long as it is colored.<ref>Suggestion based on Nishmat Adam 24:3</ref> | ||
#Some permit adding coloring to a liquid if the liquid only becomes weakly colored (not concentrated) and wouldn't be fit to dye something else. <ref>Or Letzion (v. 1, Siman 29), Kesot HaShulchan (Badei HaShulchan 146:14)</ref> | #Some permit adding coloring to a liquid if the liquid only becomes weakly colored (not concentrated) and wouldn't be fit to dye something else. <ref>Or Letzion (v. 1, Siman 29), Kesot HaShulchan (Badei HaShulchan 146:14)</ref> | ||
#It is permitted to use a toilet that has a colored soap that colors the incoming water when flushed. <ref>Or Letzion (v. 1, Siman 29) permitted to use a toilet that has a colored soap that colors the incoming water when flushed for 4 reasons. (1) The waters don't become a dye, but rather are weakly colored. (2) The dyes aren't permanent and are usually flushed away. (3) One doesn't intend to dye the water. (4) It is a Pesik Reisha DeLo Nicha Leh on a Derabbanan and its Koach Sheni. </ref> | #It is permitted to use a toilet that has a colored soap that colors the incoming water when flushed. <ref>Or Letzion (v. 1, Siman 29) permitted to use a toilet that has a colored soap that colors the incoming water when flushed for 4 reasons. (1) The waters don't become a dye, but rather are weakly colored. (2) The dyes aren't permanent and are usually flushed away. (3) One doesn't intend to dye the water. (4) It is a Pesik Reisha DeLo Nicha Leh on a Derabbanan and its Koach Sheni. </ref> | ||
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===Paper Towels and Napkins=== | ===Paper Towels and Napkins=== | ||
# One should not wipe their dyed hands (for example, while eating a pomegranate) with a paper towel or napkin because it will become dyed. <ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 320:20, Mishna Brurah 320:59</ref> One can be lenient when there is no other option.<ref>Mishna Brurah 320:59</ref> | #One should not wipe their dyed hands (for example, while eating a pomegranate) with a paper towel or napkin because it will become dyed. <ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 320:20, Mishna Brurah 320:59</ref> One can be lenient when there is no other option.<ref>Mishna Brurah 320:59</ref> | ||
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