The placebo effect 💊 Who is right? (Answer) #Torah #shorts

Discover the halachic ruling on whether you can take placebo medicine on Shabbos. Join us as we explore complex questions of Jewish law regarding medical treatments and health on the holy day of rest. In this lesson, we examine a fascinating halachic inquiry presented to Rabbi Zilberstein SHLIT"A concerning placebo pills taken on Shabbos. While healthy people consuming therapeutic foods like vitamin-rich fruits is generally permitted because others eat them too, placebos present unique challenges. We analyze the concerns surrounding the melacha of grinding, the psychological impact on a patient who believes they are taking real medicine, and the halachic parallels found in Talmud Kiddushin regarding intent and actions. Finally, we learn essential guidelines taught by Rabbi Lerner on how to properly address these medical scenarios without transgressing the laws of Shabbos. Learn with us and deepen your understanding of halacha to elevate your daily observance. — Can you take medicine on Shabbos? What are the halachos of taking placebos on Shabbos? Is it permitted to eat therapeutic foods on Shabbos? What is the prohibition of grinding on Shabbos? How does halacha view taking medicine for minor aches? What are the rules regarding melacha on Shabbos? Can a doctor give a placebo pill on Shabbos? - - - - 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 | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem