Peeling an Orange on Shabbat

Quiz

1 - Can one peel an orange on Shabbat?

• No, it’s borer since one removes the bad from the good
• It is permitted, since there is no other way to reach fruit
• Only permitted if peeled for immediate use

2 - How about before your children go to the park, to take along as a snack?

• No, since peeling is borer and you are taking bad from good
• Yes, since this is the last chance it’s considered immediately before use
• No, since it’s not for immediate use

3 - How about with a knife?

• Permitted
• Forbidden
• Only with plastic or blunt knives