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WorksheetsMishna Shabbos Perek 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is one type of wick that may not be used for kindling the Shabbat lights?
Melted Fat
inside of a Cedar tree
Wool wick
Linen wick
Which of the following is a type of oil that is prohibited for use in Shabbat lamps?
Olive oil
walnut oil
Sunflower oil
Identify a material that is not allowed as a wick for Shabbat lights.
Uncombed flax
Cotton
Silk
Hemp
Which of the following is not a permissible fuel for Shabbat lamps?
Melted Wax
Olive oil
avocado oil
What is the reason for prohibiting certain materials as wicks for Shabbat lights?
They are too expensive
They might make one do a melacha Shabbat
They are not colorful
They smell and will make somone leave the house
Why might green moss on the surface of the water be prohibited as a wick?
It is too slippery
It does not burn well
It is too rare
It is too expensive
Which of the following is a reason for not using certain oils in Shabbat lamps?
They are too fragrant
They do not burn steadily
They are too colorful
They are too cheap
Which of the following is a prohibited oil for Shabbat lamps?
Burnt oil [shemen sereifa]
Vegetable oil
Corn oil
Peanut oil
What is a reason for not using tallow as a fuel for Shabbat lamps?
It is too fragrant
It does not burn cleanly
It is too colorful
It is too expensive
Why might raw silk be prohibited as a wick for Shabbat lights?
It is too expensive
It does not burn well
It is too colorful
It is too heavy
Which of the following is a reason for not using pitch as a fuel for Shabbat lamps?
It is too fragrant
It does not burn steadily
It is too colorful
It is too cheap
What is a type of wick that is not allowed for Shabbat lights due to its texture?
Green moss on the surface of the water
Cotton
Wool
Linen
According to Rabbi Yishmael, why is tar not suitable for lighting Shabbat lamps?
It burns too quickly
It smells bad and disturbs those in the house
It is too expensive
It is not readily available
Which oil does Rabbi Tarfon recommend for Shabbat lamps?
Sesame oil
Nut oil
Olive oil
Fish oil
Which substance that emerges from a tree is permissible to light with on Shabbat according to Tosafot?
Flax
Resin
Turpentine
Maple syrup
According to the laws of ritual impurity, which material becomes impure when used as a tent over a corpse?
Wood
Flax
Bamboo
Pine
What is Rabbi Akiva's stance on using a wick made from a garment that has not been singed?
It is ritually impure and cannot be used on Shabbat
It is ritually pure and can be used on Shabbat
It is ritually impure but can be used on Shabbat
It is ritually pure but cannot be used on Shabbat
According to Rabbi Yehuda, under what condition is it permissible to use an eggshell filled with oil on Shabbat?
If the eggshell is made of metal
If the eggshell is attached to the lamp from the outset
If the eggshell is placed beside the lamp
If the eggshell is filled with water instead of oil
What is the Rabbis' stance on placing a bowl of oil beside a lamp on Shabbat?
They permit it if the bowl is made of glass
They permit it if the bowl is covered
They prohibit it as it extends the burning time
They prohibit it unless the bowl is empty
Under what condition is allowed to extinguis a lamp on Shabbat?
If it is done to spare the oil
If it is done due to fear of Goyim
If it is done to spare the wick
If it is done to spare the lamp
According to Rabbi Yosei, when is extinguishing a flame considered a creative action?
When it is done to spare the oil
When it is done to spare the lamp
When it is done to spare the wick
When it is done due to fear of thieves
What are the three transgressions for which women are punished during childbirth according to the Mishna?
Not observing the laws of nida , not separating Challa, and not lighting the Shabbos Candles
Not observing the laws of nida woman, not fasting on Yom Kippur, and not lighting the Shabbos Candles
Not separating Challa, not fasting on Yom Kippur, and not lighting the Shabbos Candles
Not observing the laws of Teruma, not separating Challa, and not fasting on Yom Kippur
What is the purpose of asking about מעשר on Shabbat eve?
To ensure the crop is ready for sale
To confirm the crop is טהור
To verify the crop has been properly מעשר
To check if the crop is ripe
Why is it important to place an eiruv Chatzeros before Shabbos?
To allow carrying between courtyards
To prevent cooking on Shabbos
To ensure the house is clean
To allow lighting candles
What action is permitted if there is uncertainty about nightfall on Shabbos night?
Lighting the Shabbos lights
taking of maaser from demai produce
Immersing ritually impure vessels
taking of maaser from definitely untithed crop
