Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Various Subjects
- Cleaning and Hygiene
Question
Why are we forbidden to take a shower or bath on Shabbat?
Answer
Various types of baths and showers are not allowed as an out growth of "Gezeirat Merchatz" the ban on public baths where the proprieters were suspected of heating water on Shabbat. One should learn these halachot carefully to know what kind of washing up is allowed.
Sponge on Shabbat and Yom Tov
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 8 Kislev 5767
Cleaning floor on Shabbat
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 19 Tishrei 5767
Showering on Shabbat
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 9 Elul 5766
