Can one bite dry lips on Shabbos? #Torah #shorts

Can one bite dry lips on Shabbos? Shabbos Kitchen - - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - - Textbook for the Shiur: "The Shabbos Kitchen": https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422629796.html Full Lecture: Reheating Food on Shabbos - Shabbos Kitchen (3) https://youtu.be/irFgg1jHDrc In this fascinating discussion, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner addresses a question that many people might find unusual yet highly practical in daily Jewish life. The conversation begins with a curious inquiry about the physical destruction of DNA and whether burning remnants of the body, such as dry skin or nail clippings, carries any spiritual or halachic weight. While the average person might not think twice about how they dispose of small pieces of skin from their lips, the Rabbi pivots the conversation toward a much deeper exploration of the laws of Shabbas and the preservation of the human body. The dialogue quickly shifts to the intricate details of what is permitted and forbidden during the holy day of rest. Rabbi Lerner explains the gravity of biting skin or nails on Shabbas, distinguishing between biblical prohibitions and rabbinic safeguards. He examines the specific actions involved in grooming and how the method of removal changes the legal status of the act. Is there a difference between using a metal clipper and using one's own teeth? Does the fact that the skin is already partially detached change the halacha? Beyond the mechanics of the law, the discussion touches upon the proper way to handle parts of the body that have been removed. While the questioner wonders if burning these remnants is a matter of concern, the Rabbi provides clarity on whether one should use a fire or simply the garbage. This teaching serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to refine their observance of Shabbas and understand the sanctity of the physical self. To discover the full explanation of these laws and how they apply to your weekly routine, you will want to hear the rest of this insightful lesson on Jewish law and conduct.