Introduction to the 39 Melachot of Shabbat

Quiz

1 - What is the definition of work that we may not perform on Shabbat?

• The definition of work depends on each person's profession
• The 39 melachot(types of work) that were needed to prepare the Mishkan (Tabernacle).
• An effort that makes you sweat.

2 - What is the status of an action that is not mentioned by the Torah, but performs the exact same results as the melacha (e.g watering plants is the same as sowing seeds, as they both help the plant to grow)?

• It is a Tolada and assur from the Torah.
• It is Rabbinically forbidden.
• It is permitted.

3 - When a melacha was performed without intention, which of the following is correct?

• It makes no difference.
• It makes a difference as the Torah prohibited us from doing the melacha intentionally.
• Only on Yom Tov is there a difference as cooking is allowed.