(29) Halachot of Opening Packages and Containers on Shabbat (Part 1)

Tzurba Hilchot Shabbat Program with Rabbi Shalom Rosner

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:49 Overview of Shiur Number 5

01:07 Discussion on Opening Packages on Shabbat

01:43 Relevant Melachot

02:29 Rambam's Definition of Boneh

04:10 Gemara's Perspective on Binyan and Stira

09:23 Mishnah's View on Breaking Barrels

14:44 Tosfot's Answers to the Contradiction

19:59 Rashi's Perspective on Binyan and S'tira

21:22 Shulchan Aruch's Stance

25:01 Debate on Opening Cans on Shabbos

25:28 Historical Context and Practical Implications

31:52 Practical Solutions and Modern Practices

39:02 Conclusion