Q&A: Hummus is here, hummus is here, and with it great joy 😋
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Hummus is here, hummus is here, and with it great joy 😋
Question
I bought fresh raw chickpeas.
Is it permitted on the Sabbath to detach them from the plant (which has already been picked), open the pod, and eat the chickpeas?
I understood that there is a problem on the Sabbath with opening legume pods.
Answer
Indeed. See an overview here: https://daf-yomi.com/DYItemDetails.aspx?itemId=30553
Discussion on Answer
I wrote “indeed,” meaning it is forbidden.
Thank you very much.
Forgive me, honorable Rabbi,
I didn’t understand what the practical Jewish law conclusion is.
Is it permitted? Forbidden?