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 […]
Toys
Are toys which are not designated specifically for noise or music making, but do so in the process of being used, considered Muktzah? Example: A toy train which makes sounds when moving. If the toys are battery operated they are MM”I. If they are mechanical, then if they make music […]
Instruments Muktzah?
Are instruments which are designated to make music or noise Muktzah on Shabbos? Designated for music:[1] Any item which is designated to make musical notes is MM”I on Shabbos, and hence may only be moved for their space or a permitted use, and not to save from damage. [If the […]
Examples of noise making items
Examples of noise making items that may not be used to intentionally make noise with on Shabbos: Bell Gragger; Ratchet Whistle Door Knocker Q&A May one ring bells or other instruments with an irregularity?[1] No.[2] May a child play with toys that make music or noise? Some Poskim allow […]
Chapter 4: Laws relevant to insulating food before Shabbos with Muktzah materials
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chapter 4: Laws relevant to insulating food before Shabbos with Muktzah materials Introduction: This chapter will discuss the laws of Muktzah which are relevant to the different forms of insulating materials which may be used to insulate ones hot […]
Using an instrument or vessel
Making sounds, rhythms or music on Shabbos using an instrument or vessel:[1] Making sounds of music with an instrument: It is forbidden to make the sound of music, including a mere tune[2], on Shabbos, using any instrument or vessel, even if the instrument or vessel is not a musical instrument[3].[4] […]
Chapter 3: The laws relating to moving a corpse on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chapter 3: The laws relating to moving a corpse on Shabbos Introduction: The following chapter will discuss the laws of Muktzah as they relate to a corpse. It will mention under what circumstances a corpse may be moved […]
Chapter 2: Using Muktzah materials to clean oneself from a bowel movement
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Using Muktzah materials to clean oneself from a bowel movement Introduction: The following chapter will discuss the laws of Muktzah items as they relate to being used for cleaning purposes after going to the bathroom. In addition other laws […]
18. The laws of Muktzah on Yom Tov
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 18. The laws of Muktzah on Yom Tov:[1] A. The laws of Muktzah relevant on Yom Tov in contrast to Shabbos: It was already explained in the laws of Shabbos that the Muktzah prohibition applicable on Shabbos is only […]
17. The law of Nolad
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 17. The law of Nolad: A. The stringent opinion by Nolad, its definition and the Final Ruling:[1] There are opinions which say that every Muktzah which is permitted on Shabbos is [likewise] permitted on Yom Tov, however all [items […]
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