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This episode introduces the laws of squeezing fruits on Shabbos. The key distinction is between fruits primarily used for juice and those mainly eaten as solids. Grapes and olives are strictly forbidden to squeeze because their normal use is for producing liquids, and even juice that seeps out on its own is prohibited as a safeguard against intentional squeezing. Some fruits, like strawberries and pomegranates, depend on intent: if they were designated for eating, naturally released juice is permitted; if intended for juicing, it is not. Most other fruits, which are generally eaten rather than juiced, may be squeezed because their liquid is not considered a standard beverage. The practical takeaway is that common dual-purpose fruits—such as oranges—are generally treated more strictly, since many people use them for juice.
By Moshe ZeidmanThis episode introduces the laws of squeezing fruits on Shabbos. The key distinction is between fruits primarily used for juice and those mainly eaten as solids. Grapes and olives are strictly forbidden to squeeze because their normal use is for producing liquids, and even juice that seeps out on its own is prohibited as a safeguard against intentional squeezing. Some fruits, like strawberries and pomegranates, depend on intent: if they were designated for eating, naturally released juice is permitted; if intended for juicing, it is not. Most other fruits, which are generally eaten rather than juiced, may be squeezed because their liquid is not considered a standard beverage. The practical takeaway is that common dual-purpose fruits—such as oranges—are generally treated more strictly, since many people use them for juice.