• September 5, 2026
  • 23 5786, Elul
  • פרשת נצבים־וילך

Reheating Food on Shabbat

Hello Everyone,

Unless one is a Karaite, a warm meal for Shabbat lunch is something that is enjoyable. Whether we are talking about cholent or chamim or wot Shabbat lunches are delicious. There are two ways that food can be kept warm for Shabbat lunches. The food can be left over the heat source starting with Friday afternoon or it might be removed from a refrigerator Shabbat morning and then placed on the heat source.

In this series of classes, we will discuss heating up cold food on Shabbat morning. I wish to emphasize that all that I will do is present the opinions of the great Poskim on this subject. Some Poskim forbid heating up cold food altogether while others permit it within certain limits. I will not endorse any of these opinions. If anyone has a question about what to do on Shabbat I strongly suggest that they consult their local rabbi and follow the local practice.

I look forward to studying with you.

Stuart Fischman