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

This week’s episode is sponsored by Greg & Rebecca Eliason in honor of the Tzurba M'Rabanan leadership and in memory of those who have fought and made the ultimate sacrifice Al Kiddush Hashem since October 7thIn this episode Rabbi Shalom Rosner discusses the Halachot of Opening Packages and Containers on Shabbat. Follow along using Tzurba Volume 19.Tzurba is a revolutionary Halacha sefer guiding the learner through the Halachic process from the Talmudic source through modern day halachic application. Each volume contains clear and concise color-coded sections with a modern English translation alongside the original Hebrew text.The Tzurba Hilchot Shabbat Program is a 2 year cycle in which one can master all of Hilchot Shabbat by learning weekly with Tzurba's signature seforim and style.Tzurba seforim are all available on Amazon worldwide (for those in Israel you can purchase on our website)Have a question for Rabbi Rosner? Want to sponsor a shiur? Contact us at [email protected] or WhatsAppFollow us on social media for more content:WhatsAppInstagramTwitterYouTubeLearn more about The Lax Family Tzurba M’Rabanan SeriesChapters00:00 Introduction 00:49 Overview of Shiur Number 501:07 Discussion on Opening Packages on Shabbat01:43 Relevant Melachot02:29 Rambam's Definition of Boneh04:10 Gemara's Perspective on Binyan and Stira09:23 Mishnah's View on Breaking Barrels14:44 Tosfot's Answers to the Contradiction19:59 Rashi's Perspective on Binyan and S'tira21:22 Shulchan Aruch's Stance25:01 Debate on Opening Cans on Shabbos25:28 Historical Context and Practical Implications31:52 Practical Solutions and Modern Practices39:02 Conclusion