Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Actions and Appliances on Shabbat
- Packages, Bags and Bottles
Question
Can you open a can of food for Kiddush on Shabbat morning for Kiddush? The Kiddush takes place in our synagogue.
Answer
It's always better to open cans before Shabbat.
If needed one can rely on a lenient opinion that allows opening on Shabbat, in that case the can should be pierced from the bottom to make the can unusable, opened, and have the content poured out ASAP. (Shmirat Shabbat 9, 1-3)
food usage on Shabbat
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Cheshvan 17, 5772
Opening mail on Shabbat
Rabbi David Sperling | Shevat 9, 5774
Openning Canned Food
Various Rabbis | 10 Iyyar 5765
