Questions tagged [derabanan]
Questions connected to laws that were instituted by the Rabbis (not Biblical).
179
questions
5
votes
0
answers
79
views
Can one do an issur derabanan so that his friend can do a mitzva doraisa
There’s a rule not to do an aveira to benefit another but would it apply in a scenario where the purpose of performing an issur derabanan is to enable another person to perform a mitzva doraisa.
1
vote
0
answers
59
views
On the relative authority of biblical and rabbinic law
A principle in Judaism is that perceived uncertainties in biblical laws must be resolved with stringency, whereas perceived uncertainties in rabbinic laws may be resolved with leniency.
But rabbinic ...
- 22.4k
3
votes
0
answers
48
views
Practical Garuf?
I am writing an article about Garuf and Katum. According to Chazal, one can perform Garuf, which most Rishonim interpret as removing most of the coals from the fire before Shabbos. This practice was ...
- 2,252
0
votes
2
answers
83
views
How can "Lo Sasur" be used as a primary source for the power of rabbinic legislation?
The context of "Lo Sasur" is that when the law isn't clear the kohanim (and the shofet) at the mikdash are the final authority. See Devarim 17:8-11
(ח) כִּי יִפָּלֵא מִמְּךָ דָבָר ...
- 2,579
2
votes
2
answers
115
views
Is hiddur mitzvah biblical or rabbinic
According to Halacha, is the concept of hiddur mitzvah, beautifying the mitzvah, biblical or rabbinic in nature? Or is it a machloket amongst the poskim?
- 4,758
1
vote
2
answers
131
views
Is Marit ayin biblical or rabbinic
According to Halacha, is the prohibition of Marit Ayin biblical (D’oraita) or rabbinic (Derabbanan) in nature? Or is this question an undecided Machloket amongst the Poskim?
- 4,758
0
votes
2
answers
65
views
Shvus and oneg Shabbos: instruments and dancing
Introduction: Understanding shvus and oneg Shabbos
Playing instruments/ clapping, dancing and banging
The mishna (Beitza 36b) says one can’t play an instrument lest he come to fix it. Nor can he clap ...
- 185
4
votes
4
answers
180
views
Where do the rabbis get the Noahide Law prohibiting the consumption of the meat from a living animal: "ever min hachai"?
At first, this may seem obvious. The source is Genesis 9:4 -
"Only flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat."
Put in other words -
"But you must not ...
user34203
1
vote
0
answers
57
views
is there an exact definition in halachah of what constitutes (1)‘racism,’ or (2)discrimination?
I'm doing some work about the legal definitions of ‘racism’ as part of a wider system of legally recognised forms of ‘discrimination,’ under the UK Equity Act 2010 and later legislation. I wondered if ...
- 93
1
vote
0
answers
55
views
Is saying 100 berachot daily biblical or rabbinic [duplicate]
In halacha, Jews should recite 100 berachot a day. My question is, is this requirement a biblical law or a rabbinic decree?
- 4,758
3
votes
2
answers
145
views
How would rabbinic law be derived from a Sefer Torah written in another language?
Much of rabbinic law derives from the hebrew Torah's unique spelling (eg plene vs deficient) and wording (eg "את" to include) etc.
Rashbam writes that he will explain the Torah literally as ...
- 2,579
1
vote
1
answer
141
views
Torah source for lighting Shabbat candles
What is the written Torah source requiring Jews (and/or specifically Jewish women) to light Shabbat candles just before Shabbat begins?
My understanding is that mitzvot may only come from the written ...
user34203
2
votes
1
answer
86
views
Are the laws of techumin biblical or rabbinic
According to Halacha, is the prohibition of leaving techumin on Shabbat biblical or rabbinic in origin? Not that it wouldn’t be issur if rabbinic, but it would have implications for Kavod Habriot and ...
- 4,758
0
votes
1
answer
163
views
Is carrying with a shinui in a rabbinically prohibited area permitted for a mitzvah
According to Halacha, is it permissible to carry with a shinui in a place where it is only rabbinically prohibited to carry in the first place if done for a mitzvah?
So for example, if a Jew carried ...
- 4,758
1
vote
0
answers
48
views
What system do the Rabbi's use when determining if an elective surgery is allowable?
People get surgeries all the time for a variety of reasons. That being said, we now live in a world where surgeries are becoming elective. Meaning the surgery is not necessarily a direct matter of ...
- 1,345