Shabbat · Orach Chaim 308

Muktzeh

48 questions · 77 opinions

May one handle muktzeh machmat chisaron kis (items set aside due to monetary loss) on Shabbat for any purpose?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Basic Rule

Does the size or weight of an object affect its status as a keli (vessel/utensil) for Shabbat?

2 opinions

Size and Weight

May one handle a keli she'melachto l'issur (a utensil whose primary use is for a forbidden activity) on Shabbat?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Permitted Purposes

May one handle a keli she'melachto l'heter (a utensil whose primary use is for a permitted activity) me'chamah l'tzel (from sun to shade)?

3 opinions

Protective Moving

May one move a keli she'melachto l'issur me'chamah l'tzel by placing bread or a baby on it?

2 opinions

Via Kikar or Tinok

May one move broken vessel pieces on Shabbat?

2 opinions

Usable Shards

May one move a pottery shard that was discarded before Shabbat?

2 opinions

Discarded Before Shabbat

May detached doors of portable furniture be moved on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Portable Furniture vs. Struc…

May one move covers of pits, cisterns, and vessels on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Pits vs. Vessels

May one handle a needle with a broken point or eye on Shabbat?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Needles

What is the status of a bench or stool that lost a leg on Shabbat?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Bench Missing a Leg

May leftover construction bricks be moved on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Leftover Bricks

May a thorn in a public thoroughfare be moved on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Thorn in Public Area

May one move a dovecote ladder on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Attic vs. Dovecote

May palm branches cut for firewood be sat upon or moved on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Palm Branches for Firewood

Do stones require physical repositioning (limdum) to permit sitting, or does mental intention suffice like palm branches?

2 opinions

Stones vs. Palm Branches

What level of designation is required for a non-keli item to become permitted for Shabbat use?

1 opinions

Permanent vs. One-Time vs. P…

May one handle dried animal hides on Shabbat?

2 opinions

Animal Hides

May boards belonging to a craftsman be moved on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Boards

How should inedible food scraps and peels be removed from the table on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Removing from Table

What determines whether animal food is muktzeh on Shabbat?

2 opinions

Common vs. Uncommon Animals

May one handle date pits on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Date Pits

May raw meat be handled on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Raw Meat

May an unsalted fish be handled on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Unsalted Fish

May filthy material (excrement, vomit) be removed from a living area on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Filth Removal

May one create a graf shel re'i (repulsive situation) intentionally on Shabbat in order to then remove it?

1 opinions

Creating L'chatchila

May soil brought into the house before Shabbat be handled on Shabbat?

2 opinions

Soil in House

May animals and fowl be handled or walked on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Handling Animals

May one play with a ball on Shabbat and Yom Tov?

2 opinions

Ball Playing

May a garment containing shatnez be handled on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Shatnez Garment

May an astrolabe and science books be handled on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Astrolabe and Books

May a clock (hourglass or similar timepiece) be handled on Shabbat?

2 opinions

Clocks and Timepieces

Does the principle of muktzeh la'ashir (muktzeh for the rich) apply even to the poor?

1 opinions

Muktzeh La'ashir Muktzeh La'…

May one handle combed flax or carded wool for a wound on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Wound Coverings

May bundles of wood and straw prepared for animal consumption be moved on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Prepared Bundles

May a potty or chamber pot be brought back inside after removal on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Returning After Removal

May one break off a piece of clay from a broken vessel on Shabbat to use as a cover or support?

1 opinions

Breaking Off Pieces

May worn-out rag pieces smaller than 3x3 fingerbreadths be handled on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Small Rag Pieces

May one handle a stick (non-keli) inserted into a garment for drying?

2 opinions

Stick in Garment

May one touch muktzeh without moving it on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Without Moving

May one move muktzeh by blowing on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Blowing

May silkworm eggs be carried on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Silkworm Eggs

May a hand-held fan and brooms be handled on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Fan and Brooms

May an unproven amulet be handled on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Unproven Amulet

May pieces of a mat be handled on Shabbat?

1 opinions

Mat Pieces

May a sandal with a torn outer strap be handled on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Sandal with Torn Strap

May a palm branch be used on Shabbat to chase flies if cut before Shabbat?

1 opinions

Palm Branch for Flies

May pebbles and stones be handled on Shabbat even for a needed purpose (l'tzorech gufo)?

2 opinions

Pebbles and Stones