Is it permissible to discuss holiday plans on Shabbat?
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Question
Hello, Is it permissible to discuss holiday plans on Shabbat? For example, where we will be on a particular holiday? What are the advantages of each place, etc.? And how should one respond if the wife asks the husband about it?
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible to plan things that are allowed on Shabbat, such as where to eat each meal and whom to invite to your home.
However, it is forbidden to talk about things that are not allowed on Shabbat, such as how to travel and what to buy.
When the wife asks about something that is forbidden to discuss, one should respond simply and respectfully, "It is forbidden to talk about this on Shabbat; we will discuss it after Shabbat."
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 306