Daily Halacha - Is it Permitted to Open a Can on Shabbat?
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Is it permitted to open a can of preserves on Shabbat?
It is permitted to open a can of preserves on Shabbat, even with a can opener, since after emptying the contents of the can, it is thrown in the trash. However, if one intends to reuse the can, it is forbidden. The same applies to snack bags - it is forbidden to use them again after opening.
Is it permitted to open a beverage can on Shabbat?
It is permitted to open a beverage can on Shabbat, and one may drink directly from the can. There is no obligation to pour the drink into another cup, and there is no concern about the prohibition of fixing a vessel [Chazon Ovadiah].
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