Tire Swing or Hammock Attached to a Tree on Shabbos

 

Question:

I just built a tire swing attached to a tree. I used one piece of string to attach to the branch. I then attached another piece of string to the first piece with the tire at the end. Also, the branch does shake a little when the kids are on it. Can we use it on Shabbos?

 

Answer:

If the tree moves, then it is forbidden in any situation.

 

Sources:

עיין שו”ת באר משה ח”ו סימן כט, שו”ת נשמת שבת הלכות זורע סי’ קסד וספר הלכות שבת השייכות לבית פרק יז ס”ה.

 

 

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