Pouring on Shabbat From a Pitcher with a Lid

Pouring on Shabbat From a Pitcher with a Lid Day: Thursday Date: November 6, 2014 Parshat: Vayera Yalkut Yosef: 319 In memory of Ettel bat Harav Chaim Shalom. One may pour tea from a pitcher on Shabbat even if the pitcher has something at its mouth to prevent the leaves from coming out along with the tea. Among the reasons why this is permitted is the fact the leaves settle to the bottom and the liquid stays on top in such a way that they are not mixed together. Also, usually it doesn't bother a person very much even if he were to drink the leaves along with the tea. Therefore, if he does not have in mind to separate out the leaves, one may use such a pitcher on Shabbat. However he should not take the last few drops. One may dump the bones and shells etc. from a plate before putting it into the sink to wash. The DSH is brought to you in memory of Rabbi Mordechai ben Daniel. Please visit us online at sephardichalacha.org