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one completes it on the 14th. When is that the case? It is when he initiated the labor prior to the 14th. However, if he did not initiate the labor prior to the 14th, he should not initiate it on the 14th, even if it is only manufacturing a small belt or even a small hairnet. The Talmud analyzes t
Come and hear yet another resolution to the dilemma. R' Meir says: With regard to any labor that is for the purpose of the Festival, one may complete it on the 14th, and if it is not for the purpose of the Festival, it is prohibited to complete it. And one may perform labor on Passover eves until m
It was stated in the Mishnah that the Rabbis say: The practitioners of only 3 crafts are permitted to perform labor until midday on Passover eve. It was taught in explanation of their opinion: The tailors may perform labor on Passover eve, as a layperson is permitted to sew in his usual manner duri
The Talmud asks: With regard to what principle do the Rabbis and R' Yosei disagree? The Talmud answers: One Sage, R' Yosei, son of R' Yehuda, holds: We learn the halakha with regard to the initiation of labor from the halakha with regard to the conclusion of labor; if it is permitted to repair sh
Mishnah: This Mishnah continues the discussion of the halakhot of Passover eve. One may place eggs under hens on the 14th of Nisan so that the birds will brood until the eggs hatch. And if a hen fled from brooding, one may restore it to its place. And if a brooding hen died, one may place another i