Daily Halacha - Shabbat Laws, 14th of Av 5777

Is it permissible to clear the table after the third meal?

One should not clear the table after the third meal because it constitutes preparation from Shabbat for a weekday. Even in a synagogue where they conduct the third meal and afterwards pray the evening prayer, one should not be lenient in clearing the table until Shabbat has ended. Only if they pray in the same place as the meal - there is room for leniency [Yalkut Yosef Siman 323].

Is it permissible to place a soiled garment in the washing machine on Shabbat?

Ideally, one should not place soiled clothes in the washing machine, but those who are lenient have authorities upon whom they can rely.

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