Chapter 8 · Special topics and pikuach nefesh

Yom Tov and Shabbat - what is the difference?

Lesson 54 of 55 18 min

On Yom Tov "food-preparation work" is permitted. Build the differences between Shabbat and Yom Tov, and the law of eruv tavshilin.

Lesson goals

01Know "only what is eaten by every soul"
02Understand the "mitoch" principle
03Understand eruv tavshilin

The differences

Exodus 12:16

אַךְ אֲשֶׁר יֵאָכֵל לְכָל נֶפֶשׁ הוּא לְבַדּוֹ יֵעָשֶׂה לָכֶם

Hence on Yom Tov the work needed for food is permitted.

Per Beit Hillel (Beitzah י״ב ע״א (12a)) - "since it was permitted for need, it was permitted for non-need": kindling and carrying are allowed on Yom Tov even not for food, when there is some need that day.

עירוב תבשילין

When Yom Tov falls on Friday - one prepares a cooked dish and bread before the festival, permitting cooking on Yom Tov for Shabbat.

Practice

Check the calendar: when does Yom Tov fall on Friday this year?

Lesson wrap-up

Know Shabbat - and you understand Yom Tov too.

Check your understanding

Test yourself before marking the lesson complete.

Question 1 of 3

Which work is permitted on Yom Tov?

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