This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. The general rules of Muktzah: A. May one move a Muktzah item using parts of his body other than his hands?[1] Moving in an irregular way: All Muktzah [items] are only forbidden to be moved in the regular […]
2. When was the Muktzah prohibition instituted?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. When was the Muktzah prohibition instituted? The decree on items that have a use on Shabbos:[1] In the times of Nehemiah Ben Chakilia, when the people belittled[2] the Shabbos prohibitions, as it says, “In those days I saw […]
1. The Reasons behind the Muktzah Prohibition
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. The reasons behind the Muktzah prohibition:[1] The Sages prohibited moving certain items on Shabbos in the way they are regularly moved during the weekday.[2] The following are the reasons recorded: The First reason- In order that one rest:[3] […]
0. Introduction to the Laws of Muktzah
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: Our sages decreed that one may not move certain items on Shabbos in their usual way. This chapter will discuss the details of this restriction, with regards to which type of vessels the restriction applies, and what forms […]
Learning Torah immediately after
Learning Torah directly after Havdala:[1] It is a proper custom to begin one’s week with Torah learning and hence learn Torah immediately after Havdala. One who does so is assured to be successful in his Torah learning of that coming week. May one recite Pesukim from Tanach on Motzei […]
Vayiten Lecha-The prayer of Vayiten Lecha
After Havdala[1] one recites Vayiten Lecha.[2] It is recited even on a Motzei Shabbos that Vayehi Noam is omitted such as when Yom Tov falls during that week.[3] [Our custom[4] is to say it together with another person, possibly in order so each one blesses the other.[5] Some are particular […]
One who is washing on bread directly after
If one is eating Melaveh Malka directly after Havdala is he to say an after Bracha on the Havdala wine?[1] If one will not be drinking wine during the meal and does not plan on saying Birchas Hamazon with a Kos Shel Bracha[2], then he is to say an Al […]
One who didn’t say havdala on motzie shabbos
If one did not say Havdala on Motzei Shabbos:[1] The main Mitzvah of Havdala is to say it at night on Motzei Shabbos. If one did not do so, whether due to forgetfulness or advertently[2], he is to say Havdala on Sunday. In such a case it is forbidden for […]
Saying havdala before shabbos is over
May one say Havdala early before Shabbos is over if he will be unable to say it after Shabbos?[1] If one will be unable to say Havdala after Shabbos, such as he must travel immediately after Shabbos for the purpose of a Mitzvah[2] [or other purpose[3]] he may say Havdala […]
An Avel
Havdala for an Avel: An Avel is obligated to recite Havdala or hear it from others. When an Avel recites Havdala he is to omit the verses of Hinei Kel Yeshuasi and rather begin from “Borei Peri Hagafen”.[1] The custom is for an Avel to recite the blessing over Besamim […]
