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Rabbi RothmanRabbi RothmanStella K. Abraham High School for GirlsStella K. Abraham High School for Girls

What is What is מוצקהמוצקה??

Definition Definition - Muktza can be defined as an - Muktza can be defined as an object set apart. In other words, in one’s object set apart. In other words, in one’s mind, it is something that is set apart from mind, it is something that is set apart from being used. being used.

What is not permitted to be What is not permitted to be done with a done with a מוקצהמוקצה object?object?

instituted that items that are instituted that items that are חז''לחז''לmuktza may muktza may notnot moved. moved.

They may, however, be touched.They may, however, be touched.

Why did Why did חז''לחז''ל create the create the ??מוקצהמוקצה of moving of moving איסוראיסור

1)1) To ensure we rest properly on Shabbat.To ensure we rest properly on Shabbat.2)2) If we were permitted to handle tools and other If we were permitted to handle tools and other

implements normally used for implements normally used for מלאכהמלאכה, one , one might, while handling the tool, forget and might, while handling the tool, forget and inadvertently do inadvertently do מלאכהמלאכה..

3)3) There was always a portion of the Jewish There was always a portion of the Jewish population that were idle throughout the week, population that were idle throughout the week, either retired, wealthy, vacationers, etc. and either retired, wealthy, vacationers, etc. and there had to be a way to distinguish Shabbat there had to be a way to distinguish Shabbat for them from the other days of the week.for them from the other days of the week.

4)4) By limiting the number of items we can use on By limiting the number of items we can use on Shabbat, this was a Shabbat, this was a גזרהגזרה that we should not that we should not violate violate הוצאההוצאה..

The Seven Categories of The Seven Categories of מוקצהמוקצה

כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור1(1(

מוצקה מחמת חסרון כיסמוצקה מחמת חסרון כיס2(2(

מוצקה מחמת גופומוצקה מחמת גופו3(3(

מוצקה מחמת איסורמוצקה מחמת איסור4(4(

מוקצה מחמת מצוהמוקצה מחמת מצוה5(5(

נולדנולד6(6(

בסיס לדבר האסורבסיס לדבר האסור7(7(

11.. כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור

DefinitionDefinitionA utensil of prohibited use – one which is A utensil of prohibited use – one which is used primarily for doing something that is used primarily for doing something that is prohibited on Shabbat. prohibited on Shabbat.

Example:

Hammer – the primary usage Hammer – the primary usage is to build, which is prohibited is to build, which is prohibited on Shabbat. However, a on Shabbat. However, a hammer has other permissible hammer has other permissible functions, like being used to functions, like being used to crack open coconuts. crack open coconuts.

Can it be moved?Can it be moved?Yes – they can be moved Yes – they can be moved לצורך גופו או לצורך גופו או..מקומומקומוBecause these items have some permissible usage, they are Because these items have some permissible usage, they are more lenient than the rest of the categories of muktza. more lenient than the rest of the categories of muktza.

לצורך גופולצורך גופוYou can move it for one of its permissible functions and then You can move it for one of its permissible functions and then you may return it to a convenient location. However, Poskim you may return it to a convenient location. However, Poskim suggest this is only permitted if a comparable non-muktza suggest this is only permitted if a comparable non-muktza item is not readily available. item is not readily available.

לצורך מקומולצורך מקומוIt may be moved if its place is needed. For example, if a It may be moved if its place is needed. For example, if a hammer was left on a chair that is now needed to be sat on, hammer was left on a chair that is now needed to be sat on, he may remove the hammer. Similarly, if you want to get a he may remove the hammer. Similarly, if you want to get a book from the bookshelf and a hammer is in the way, you book from the bookshelf and a hammer is in the way, you may move the hammer to reach the book.may move the hammer to reach the book.If the place will not be used, but you want to remove the If the place will not be used, but you want to remove the muktza because it doesn’t look nice, this is not allowed.muktza because it doesn’t look nice, this is not allowed.

Can it be moved just to protect Can it be moved just to protect it from being damaged?it from being damaged?

מחמה לצלמחמה לצלGenerally, one is not permitted to move this type of Generally, one is not permitted to move this type of

item just to protect or preserve it. item just to protect or preserve it.

ExampleExample

You can not move it from outside to inside if it is You can not move it from outside to inside if it is going to rain. going to rain.

However, it may be moved ifHowever, it may be moved if::a) It will be needed later that Shabbat.a) It will be needed later that Shabbat.b) If there is another legitimate b) If there is another legitimate צורך גופו או מקומוצורך גופו או מקומו, it , it

may be moved even if your main intent is to protect may be moved even if your main intent is to protect itit

How do we determine if a utensil How do we determine if a utensil is a is a כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור or or כלי כלי

??שמלאכתו להיתרשמלאכתו להיתרThis is determined by the utensil’s primary function andThis is determined by the utensil’s primary function andmajority usage. New utensils, even if never used, if they aremajority usage. New utensils, even if never used, if they aremade for a prohibited usage, are considered made for a prohibited usage, are considered ..כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור

ExamplesExamples::a) a pot used primarily for cooking is a a) a pot used primarily for cooking is a כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסורb) A Pyrex pan that is used mostly for serving b) A Pyrex pan that is used mostly for serving )a permitted use) and occasionally for cooking is NOT a )a permitted use) and occasionally for cooking is NOT a כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור

Examples of Examples of כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור

1) Scales, rulers, tape measures1) Scales, rulers, tape measures

2) Fireplace accessories2) Fireplace accessories

3) Calculators, flashlights, cheap radio3) Calculators, flashlights, cheap radio

4) Clock, fan4) Clock, fan

5) Scissors, nail clippers, nail file5) Scissors, nail clippers, nail file

שופרשופר (6 (6

7) 7) Pens, pencils, markers, crayons, staplers, paper clipsPens, pencils, markers, crayons, staplers, paper clips

8) Umbrella8) Umbrella

מוקצה מחמת חסרון מוקצה מחמת חסרון .2 .2כיסכיס

DefinitionDefinition

An item that the owner wishes to withhold An item that the owner wishes to withhold from use due to concern of monetary loss.from use due to concern of monetary loss.

ExamplesExamples::A doctor’s surgical knife, a shochet’s knife, A doctor’s surgical knife, a shochet’s knife, a jeweler’s tools.a jeweler’s tools.

Can it be moved?Can it be moved?

Unlike Unlike כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור which do have which do have permitted uses, hence are not totally muktza permitted uses, hence are not totally muktza and therefore may be moved and therefore may be moved לצורך גופו או לצורך גופו או , ,מקומומקומו

this category and the ones that follow are this category and the ones that follow are totally muktza and may not be moved on totally muktza and may not be moved on Shabbat. Shabbat.

Later we will discuss indirect ways of moving Later we will discuss indirect ways of moving these items for cases of extreme need.these items for cases of extreme need.X

How do we determine if it How do we determine if it is is מוקצה מחמת חסרון כיסמוקצה מחמת חסרון כיס??

a) Generally they are expensive items, where a) Generally they are expensive items, where based on the owner’s financial status and based on the owner’s financial status and attitude he withholds them from use for fear of attitude he withholds them from use for fear of a financial loss.a financial loss.

Example – Expensive cameras, Example – Expensive cameras, Ipods, etc. Ipods, etc.

How do we determine if it How do we determine if it is is מוקצה מחמת חסרון כיסמוקצה מחמת חסרון כיס??

b) Generally they are kept in a designated b) Generally they are kept in a designated place so as not to be damaged.place so as not to be damaged.

ExampleExample::Drivers license, checks, sales receipts, Drivers license, checks, sales receipts, or other important papers. Similarly,or other important papers. Similarly,clothing that was bought and youclothing that was bought and youdecided to return it. Since it has to bedecided to return it. Since it has to bereturned in good condition, the ownerreturned in good condition, the ownerwithholds them from use so they not bewithholds them from use so they not bedamaged.damaged.

How do we determine if it How do we determine if it is is מוקצה מחמת חסרון כיסמוקצה מחמת חסרון כיס??

c) The item would not be used for any other c) The item would not be used for any other function for fear of financial loss. function for fear of financial loss.

ExampleExample::Shochet’s knife – he would neverShochet’s knife – he would neveruse it to cut anything else.use it to cut anything else.

מוקצה מחמת גופומוקצה מחמת גופו .3 .3

DefinitionDefinition

Things that are inherently, by their very Things that are inherently, by their very nature unprepared for Shabbat. These nature unprepared for Shabbat. These items have no prepared use and are items have no prepared use and are functionless. functionless.

ExamplesExamples::Rocks, sticks, twigs, sand.Rocks, sticks, twigs, sand.

Can it be moved?Can it be moved?NO – These items are totally muktza and may NO – These items are totally muktza and may not be moved even not be moved even לצורך גופו או מקומולצורך גופו או מקומו. .

In cases of extreme need, we will soon In cases of extreme need, we will soon discuss indirect ways to move these items.discuss indirect ways to move these items.

The only The only איסוראיסור is to move the items. Sitting on these items is is to move the items. Sitting on these items is permitted. So sitting on a big rock or log is permissible on permitted. So sitting on a big rock or log is permissible on Shabbat.Shabbat. X

Designating these items for useDesignating these items for useIt is possible to designate these items for use before It is possible to designate these items for use before Shabbat and in that way they now have a use and are not Shabbat and in that way they now have a use and are not considered muktza. considered muktza.

This can be done in one of the following waysThis can be done in one of the following ways::1) Do something to physically alter the item. 1) Do something to physically alter the item.

ExampleExample::Drill a hole in coin in order to make it into jewelry.Drill a hole in coin in order to make it into jewelry.

2) Permanently designate it for use. 2) Permanently designate it for use.

ExampleExample::You decideYou decide that a rock will be used as a door-stopthat a rock will be used as a door-stopfor the back door. This can be done mentally andfor the back door. This can be done mentally anddoes not have to actually be verbalized.does not have to actually be verbalized.

Which category of muktza do Which category of muktza do these items belong to?these items belong to?

There is a There is a מחלקתמחלקת whether these are considered whether these are considered . .כלים שמלאכתו לאיסורכלים שמלאכתו לאיסור or or מוקצה מחמת גופומוקצה מחמת גופו

Therefore, it is best not to move them Therefore, it is best not to move them If it is vital to be moved, resort to the . If it is vital to be moved, resort to the .לצורך גופו או מקומולצורך גופו או מקומוindirect methods of movement we will discuss later.indirect methods of movement we will discuss later.

Matches, unlit candles, bars of soap, and Matches, unlit candles, bars of soap, and deodorant sticks, non-Shabbat approved deodorant sticks, non-Shabbat approved cosmeticscosmetics????????

Broken ItemsBroken Items

Generally speaking when a utensil breaks it Generally speaking when a utensil breaks it is considered is considered מוקצה מחמת גופומוקצה מחמת גופו, since it no , since it no longer have a use. longer have a use.

If the broken item may cause injury if left If the broken item may cause injury if left alone, it may be moved.alone, it may be moved.

3 Categories of Broken Utensils3 Categories of Broken Utensils

1) The pieces are unusable1) The pieces are unusable – these are – these are מוקצה מחמת גופומוקצה מחמת גופו

ExamplesExamples::Doors, cabinets, furniture, broken dishes )more than a Doors, cabinets, furniture, broken dishes )more than a chip), eyeglasses which break and become totallychip), eyeglasses which break and become totally unusable. unusable.

2) The pieces are usable as before2) The pieces are usable as before – these items are – these items are obviously not muktza.obviously not muktza.

3) The pieces are usable, but not for the same use as before3) The pieces are usable, but not for the same use as before – these items are also not muktza.– these items are also not muktza.

Food itemsFood items

Food items that are not edible in their current Food items that are not edible in their current state are muktza.state are muktza.

ExamplesExamples::

A box of uncooked pasta or rice, flour, yeast,A box of uncooked pasta or rice, flour, yeast, cake mixes, un-popped popcorn, and not cake mixes, un-popped popcorn, and not ready to eat frozen food. Even vegetables that ready to eat frozen food. Even vegetables that cannot be eaten raw are muktza )i.e. raw cannot be eaten raw are muktza )i.e. raw potatoes) potatoes)

Garbage CansGarbage Cans

Garbage cans may have items inside them Garbage cans may have items inside them which are muktza. Therefore, unless it is which are muktza. Therefore, unless it is omitting as foul odor, it is best not to remove omitting as foul odor, it is best not to remove the garbage can on the garbage can on Shabbat.Shabbat.

AnimalsAnimalsAll live animals being neither food items or All live animals being neither food items or utensils, are muktza. utensils, are muktza.

They are functionless as it is forbidden to slaughter They are functionless as it is forbidden to slaughter them, ride on them, or use them in any way. them, ride on them, or use them in any way. Therefore, they are considered Therefore, they are considered מוקצה מחמת גופומוקצה מחמת גופו..

When taking a pet for a walk, care must be taken When taking a pet for a walk, care must be taken to let it move on its own. While you can pull on it, to let it move on its own. While you can pull on it, you must be careful not to pick it up.you must be careful not to pick it up.

מוקצה מחמת איסורמוקצה מחמת איסור .4 .4

DefinitionDefinitionAny item which cannot be used due to an Any item which cannot be used due to an ..מוקצה מחמת איסורמוקצה מחמת איסור is is איסוראיסור

ExamplesExamples::Clothing made of shatnez, produce from Clothing made of shatnez, produce from Israel which has not had the proper Israel which has not had the proper trumah and maasros removed, chometz trumah and maasros removed, chometz on Pesach, non-kosher food, fruits that fell on Pesach, non-kosher food, fruits that fell from the tree on Shabbat.from the tree on Shabbat.

What is the difference between What is the difference between and a and a מוקצה מחמת איסורמוקצה מחמת איסור

??כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור

A A כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור may be used during the week, may be used during the week, and is, thus considered halachically a utensil, and and is, thus considered halachically a utensil, and therefore, can be moved therefore, can be moved לצורך גופו או מקומולצורך גופו או מקומו..

However, something which is However, something which is מוקצה מחמת איסורמוקצה מחמת איסור is is prohibited all of the time, even during the week. It is prohibited all of the time, even during the week. It is thus halachically functionless and is therefore not thus halachically functionless and is therefore not considered a utensil at all. Hence it is totally muktza.considered a utensil at all. Hence it is totally muktza.

מוקצה מחמת מצוהמוקצה מחמת מצוה .5 .5

General Prohibition General Prohibition Against Using Mitzvah Items Against Using Mitzvah Items

for non-Mitzvah Usefor non-Mitzvah Use

The Torah requires proper conduct both towards a The Torah requires proper conduct both towards a mitzvah, and towards objects used to perform a mitzvah, and towards objects used to perform a mitzvah. mitzvah.

Objects used for the performance of a mitzvah Objects used for the performance of a mitzvah may not be used for a non-mitzvah use. may not be used for a non-mitzvah use.

The The איסוראיסור is to use, not to move.is to use, not to move.

Additional Muktza Additional Muktza Prohibition on ShabbatProhibition on Shabbat

Since one is not allowed to use them for non-Since one is not allowed to use them for non-mitzvah purposes, they have no other function mitzvah purposes, they have no other function and are thus muktza and may not even be and are thus muktza and may not even be moved.moved.

However, this assumes that the item has no other However, this assumes that the item has no other permitted use, if it does it is not muktza.permitted use, if it does it is not muktza.

ExamplesExamples

a) a) Examples that are muktzaExamples that are muktza::Sukkah decorations, walls, and schach, Sukkah decorations, walls, and schach,

lulav, hadasim, aravos.lulav, hadasim, aravos. b) b) Examples that are not muktzaExamples that are not muktza::

Esrog – although eating an esrog is Esrog – although eating an esrog is prohibited until after sukkos, it is permitted prohibited until after sukkos, it is permitted to to smell an esrog. smell an esrog.

Therefore it is not muktza.Therefore it is not muktza.

נולדנולד .6 .6

DefinitionDefinition

refers to items, born, made, or otherwise refers to items, born, made, or otherwise נולדנולדcome into being on Shabbat. Since muktza is come into being on Shabbat. Since muktza is determined based on an items use when determined based on an items use when Shabbat began, these items are by definition Shabbat began, these items are by definition not prepared.not prepared.

ExamplesExamples::1) Milk which was milked on Shabbat.1) Milk which was milked on Shabbat.22) Eggs that were laid on Shabbat) Eggs that were laid on Shabbat3) Snow – 3) Snow – מחלקתמחלקת – –

Rav Moshe says it is muktza as nolad, Rav Moshe says it is muktza as nolad, Rav S.Z. Auerbach says it is not.Rav S.Z. Auerbach says it is not.

בסיס לדבר אסורבסיס לדבר אסור .7 .7

DefinitionDefinition

A non-muktza item that is supporting a muktza item.A non-muktza item that is supporting a muktza item.

ExampleExample::Money placed on a dish. Money placed on a dish. Since the dish is supporting the money, Since the dish is supporting the money, which is muktza, the dish becomes muktza which is muktza, the dish becomes muktza under the conditions we will set forth.under the conditions we will set forth.

3 Conditions That Must be Present for 3 Conditions That Must be Present for the Item To Become a the Item To Become a בסיסבסיס

1) The muktza has to be intentionally placed on the 1) The muktza has to be intentionally placed on the בסיסבסיס..● If it fell on the ● If it fell on the בסיסבסיס or was placed there with the or was placed there with the

intention ofintention of being removed before Shabbat and the owner being removed before Shabbat and the owner forgot it forgot it

= not a = not a בסיסבסיס

● ● Chance placement = unintentional. It was stored thereChance placement = unintentional. It was stored there because of lack of space. because of lack of space.

2) The muktza must be placed on the 2) The muktza must be placed on the בסיסבסיס BEFORE Shabbat, not on BEFORE Shabbat, not on Shabbat. If it was placed there on Shabbat, the supporting item can Shabbat. If it was placed there on Shabbat, the supporting item can be moved.be moved.

3) The item’s owner has to be the one to place the muktza on the 3) The item’s owner has to be the one to place the muktza on the supporting item. )or with his permission).supporting item. )or with his permission).

Other Rules of Other Rules of בסיסבסיס11) There is ) There is בסיס לבסיסבסיס לבסיס – – all items under the muktza are all items under the muktza are בסיסבסיס

22) There is a ) There is a מחלקתמחלקת if if בסיסבסיס applies to a applies to a כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור. . Of course, even according to the strict opinion, the supporting Of course, even according to the strict opinion, the supporting item can only take on the status of a item can only take on the status of a כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור..

33) Insignificant and unimportant muktza items do not make a ) Insignificant and unimportant muktza items do not make a בסיסבסיס

● ● If both the muktza and non-muktza items are on the If both the muktza and non-muktza items are on the supporting supporting item, you have to determine which is moreitem, you have to determine which is more valuable and/or important to the owner. valuable and/or important to the owner.● ● If the owner doesn’t intend on using either item onIf the owner doesn’t intend on using either item on Shabbat, the more expensive item determines the Shabbat, the more expensive item determines the.status.status בסיסבסיס ● ● If the item is needed on Shabbat, it is the moreIf the item is needed on Shabbat, it is the more important one important one● ● Some Poskim say a sefer is always more importantSome Poskim say a sefer is always more important

ExampleExampleIf a muktza item is left in a desk drawer, the If a muktza item is left in a desk drawer, the drawer becomes a drawer becomes a בסיסבסיס and the desk and the desk becomes a becomes a בסיסבסיס to the drawer. to the drawer.

Thus the drawer may not be opened or closed Thus the drawer may not be opened or closed and the desk may not be moved.and the desk may not be moved.

How to move the supporting How to move the supporting item if it IS NOT a item if it IS NOT a בסיסבסיס??

● ● Generally speaking, tilting the muktza off Generally speaking, tilting the muktza off the supporting item is the best the supporting item is the best

method.method.

● ● Under the following conditions, you can Under the following conditions, you can move it normally and not tilt it off: move it normally and not tilt it off:

1) If the adjacent space is needed1) If the adjacent space is needed2) If tilting will cause damage to the adjacent2) If tilting will cause damage to the adjacent utensils. utensils. 3) If tilting will damage the muktza3) If tilting will damage the muktza

How can you move How can you move muktza items?muktza items?

We are now discussing We are now discussing non-non-כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור, ,

Because we already learned that a Because we already learned that a כלי שמלאכתו כלי שמלאכתולצורך גופו או מקומולצורך גופו או מקומו can be moved can be moved לאיסורלאיסור

Indirect MovementIndirect Movement

Direct movement is when one moves or carries the Direct movement is when one moves or carries the muktza by touching it with his hands. muktza by touching it with his hands.

Indirect movement is when you carry a muktza item Indirect movement is when you carry a muktza item through some other object without actually touching through some other object without actually touching the muktza itself directly.the muktza itself directly.In certain cases, Chazal permitted indirect In certain cases, Chazal permitted indirect movement of muktza. movement of muktza.

טלטול מן הצדטלטול מן הצד

טלטול בגופוטלטול בגופו

טלטול מן הצד לצורך דבר המותרטלטול מן הצד לצורך דבר המותר

Using a non-muktza item to Using a non-muktza item to indirectly move the muktza.indirectly move the muktza.

ExampleExample::Pushing the muktza with a stick, moving the item Pushing the muktza with a stick, moving the item that the muktza rests on.that the muktza rests on.

ConditionsConditionsa) This is only permitted when you are a) This is only permitted when you are moving it for the sake of the non-muktza, but moving it for the sake of the non-muktza, but it is not permitted when being moved for the it is not permitted when being moved for the muktza item.muktza item.

ExampleExample: : אסוראסורMoney is left on a chair )non-bosisMoney is left on a chair )non-bosissituation) and you want to move the situation) and you want to move the chair into a safe place where no one willchair into a safe place where no one willtake the money.take the money.

ConditionsConditions

b) This is also permitted to obtain the use of the b) This is also permitted to obtain the use of the non-muktza’s place.non-muktza’s place.

ExampleExample::

1) Shells left on the table may be removed1) Shells left on the table may be removed by picking up the tablecloth and shaking by picking up the tablecloth and shaking the shells into the garbage, and the the shells into the garbage, and the purpose is to obtain that space. purpose is to obtain that space.

2) Similarly, you can brush the muktza off2) Similarly, you can brush the muktza off the table with a knife or napkin. the table with a knife or napkin.

טלטול בגופוטלטול בגופו

Moving the muktza with one’s body. Moving Moving the muktza with one’s body. Moving it with one’s elbow, head, teeth, knee, foot, it with one’s elbow, head, teeth, knee, foot, etc.etc.

לצורך דבר האסור (מוקצה(לצורך דבר האסור (מוקצה(

According to many Poskim, this is permitted even forAccording to many Poskim, this is permitted even forthe sake of the muktza item. the sake of the muktza item.

However, since there is a stricter dissentingHowever, since there is a stricter dissentingopinion that does not permit opinion that does not permit טלטול בגופוטלטול בגופו when it is when it is

forforthe sake of the muktza item, one should only do thisthe sake of the muktza item, one should only do thiswhen absolutely necessary.when absolutely necessary.

ExampleExample:: If your wallet is out and you want to move it so it If your wallet is out and you want to move it so it is not taken, it is permitted to use your elbow to is not taken, it is permitted to use your elbow to knock it to the floor and then kick it to the side.knock it to the floor and then kick it to the side.

Moving a muktza item Moving a muktza item by blowing it?by blowing it?

It is a It is a מחלקתמחלקת whether or not this may be whether or not this may be done for the sake of the muktza item or not. done for the sake of the muktza item or not. Therefore, it should only be done in a case Therefore, it should only be done in a case

where a loss is anticipated if it is not moved.where a loss is anticipated if it is not moved.

Q: What do you do if you realize that Q: What do you do if you realize that you are accidentally holding a muktza you are accidentally holding a muktza

item?item?If it is a If it is a כלי שמלאכתו לאיסורכלי שמלאכתו לאיסור::

a) If it was picked up a) If it was picked up לצורך גופו או מקומולצורך גופו או מקומו, you, you may carry it and put it down wherever you like. may carry it and put it down wherever you like. b) If it was picked up NOT for a permitted use,b) If it was picked up NOT for a permitted use, then there is a then there is a מחלקתמחלקת if it has to be dropped if it has to be dropped

immediately or perhaps it too can be placedimmediately or perhaps it too can be placedwherever you want. wherever you want. It seem that there is room to be lenient in this regard and you It seem that there is room to be lenient in this regard and you may put it down wherever you wish.may put it down wherever you wish.

If it is any other type of muktza:If it is any other type of muktza:It must be put down immediately. It must be put down immediately.

The The כללכלל of of מיגומיגו

מיגו דאתקצאי לבין מיגו דאתקצאי לבין השמשות אתקצאי לכולי השמשות אתקצאי לכולי

יומאיומא

Once an item is muktza during Once an item is muktza during בין בין it remains muktza for the rest of , it remains muktza for the rest of ,השמשותהשמשות

Shabbat.Shabbat.

ExamplesExamples::1) Laundry that was wet during 1) Laundry that was wet during בין השמשותבין השמשות remainsremains muktza the entire Shabbat even when it dries.muktza the entire Shabbat even when it dries.

2) If muktza was placed on a base item on Shabbat2) If muktza was placed on a base item on Shabbat morning, and was removed by a non-Jew onmorning, and was removed by a non-Jew on Shabbat afternoon, the base is not muktza for the Shabbat afternoon, the base is not muktza for the

rest of Shabbat.rest of Shabbat.

3) A food item that was inedible 3) A food item that was inedible בין השמשותבין השמשות and and became edible on Shabbat morning, remains became edible on Shabbat morning, remains muktza.muktza.