Daily Halacha – Is it Permissible to Brush Teeth on Shabbat?
Understanding the practical applications of Shabbat laws in daily life
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Is it permissible to apply ointment on the body on Shabbat?
It is forbidden to apply ointment on the body that does not get absorbed into the skin on Shabbat. However, if one's intention is to have the ointment absorb into the skin, it is permitted [Yabia Omer 4, 28 (13)].
Is it permissible to brush teeth on Shabbat?
It is permissible to brush teeth on Shabbat since one does not intend for the toothpaste to remain but rather intends to rinse it away, therefore there is no prohibition of spreading [Yabia Omer 4, 27].
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