eruv tavshilin

Meaning

• ritual food preparation made before Yom Tov when it precedes Shabbos

Alternate spellings

eiruv tavshilin

Usage and context

Used when Yom Tov leads directly into Shabbos, subject to the relevant halachic rules.

Example in Yeshivish

Do not forget to make an eruv tavshilin before Yom Tov.

Plain-English example

Do not forget the ritual preparation that permits specified cooking preparations from Yom Tov for Shabbos.