Scenting branches and leaves that are detached from the ground: [1] It is permitted to move scented branches and leaves [which have become detached from the ground before Shabbos].[2] One may even rub the branches and pluck off leaves [with his hands] in order to increase its scent.[3] [It is […]
Smelling fruits, flowers and plants
Smelling fruits, flowers and plants that are still attached to the ground:[1] Fruits and vegetables: It is forbidden to smell any edible food which is still attached to the tree or ground due to a decree one may come to remove the fruit in order to eat it.[2] Example: It […]
Walking on grass
Walking on Grass:[1] It is permitted to walk on grass on Shabbos, even barefoot, despite the fact that doing so may cause certain blades of grass to rip from the ground.[2] Q&A May one walk quickly on blades of grass? Some Poskim[3] rule it is forbidden to walk quickly […]
Using plants or grass
Making use of plants and grass on Shabbos:[1] It is permitted to make use of grass, plants, soft canes[2], weeds, vegetables[3] and any soft produce of the ground, even when they are still attached to the ground.[4] It is however forbidden to move any of the above items with one’s […]
Hammock and swing
May one lie on a hammock which is attached to a tree?[1] If the hammock is directly attached to the tree in an area that is above 10 Tefach from the ground the hammock is forbidden to be used in all cases.[2] If the hammock is not directly attached to […]
Tree in a pod
May one make use of a tree which grows in a pod?[1] If it is three Tefach tall, then one may not make use of it from three Tefach and above. Hence such a pod may not be moved even within one’s house, as doing so is considered making a […]
Tree house
May one climb into a tree house on Shabbos? No. If however the tree house is built in a way that it never makes direct contact with the tree, and is rather being supported by a second item which is supported by the tree, including the ladder[1], then it is […]
Using trees
Making use of trees on Shabbos:[1] The Sages decreed against making any use of a tree on Shabbos due to worry that if this were to be allowed one may come to climb the tree and remove fruits, leaves, or branches from it. This decree applies equally to all trees, […]
Noise to chase away animals
Making noise to chase away animals and birds:[1] One should[2] not chase away animals and birds from his orchard through clapping his hands together or against his thigh or by stamping his feet on the ground, if this is done in the normal way that it is done during the […]
Clapping, dancing and snapping
Clapping, dancing and snapping one’s finger on Shabbos:[1] May one sing or whistle? [2] It is permitted to sing or make any form of musical notes with one’s mouth, such as whistling or imitating the playing of an instrument.[3] Clapping: One may not clap his hands against each other or […]
