The Prohibition of Erasing On Shabbat

Quiz

1 - What is the biblical prohibition on erasing?

• Erasing 2 letters with the purpose of writing
• Erasing a picture
• Erasing a word

2 - Can you cut a cake with a writing on it?

• Some have the custom to permit
• Some have the custom to be stringent
• One may cut between letters

3 - When does everyone permit to cut cake with writing on it?

• If the writing is part of the cake
• If it is written with fruit juice
• If it is written in an incomprehensible language