Holidays · Orach Chaim 519

Fasting on Yom Tov

6 questions · 18 opinions

May one remove and return detached shop doors/shutters on Yom Tov to access merchandise for public need?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Opening Structures

Is permission limited to structures for public need, or does it extend to individual/private use?

1 opinions

Public vs. Private Need

What is the status of a hinge with a central axis (tzir ba'emtza) versus hinges protruding from the sides (tzir min ha'tzad)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Hinge Type Distinctions

May one disassemble and reassemble items made of separate pieces (like a multi-part candelabra, chair, or table) on Yom Tov?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Disassembled Items

Is one permitted to trim herbs, spices (straw, wood chips), or other holiday-needed items on Yom Tov?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Cutting for Immediate Use

Is one permitted to create pleats or folds in clothing on Yom Tov for fitting the body (as women do in their sleeves and pants)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Clothing Preparation