May one attach a key to a ponytail holder and wear it as a bracelet?

 

Question:

A group of girls are sleeping at a hotel for Shabbos, and they are eating at a nearby shul. They have regular room keys to the hotel BH, however, would they be allowed to attach the hotel room key to a ponytail holder and wear it as a bracelet or in their hair, in order to be able to let themselves back into their hotel room when they come back after the Friday night meal?

 

Answer:

It is not ok to carry a key via a ponytail holder on Shabbos, for the key does not enhance the jewelry nor serve as an accessory to the person or garment.

However, it may be worn as part of a belt or a ‘bendel‘ by attaching both sides of the string to the holes on the sides of the key and by this it is holding the belt together.

ראה שוע”ר סי’ שא סעי’ ח.

 

 

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