Kinetic sand isn’t Muktzah. However, one cannot dig burrows or form shapes. Sources: שבת נ, א. שו״ע שח, לח ואדה״ז עז. תצח, יז ואדה״ז כז. באם לח -…
Kinetic sand isn’t Muktzah. However, one cannot dig burrows or form shapes. Sources: שבת נ, א. שו״ע שח, לח ואדה״ז עז. תצח, יז ואדה״ז כז. באם לח -…
Q. May I use a train ticket as a bookmark on Shabbos? I use it throughout the week too. A. No. Q. I am preparing a kallah packet…
Question continued: When removing a baby's diaper on Shabbos and folding it up, is it permitted to move the diaper aside to make it easier to put on a new…
We're working on toilet training a 4 year old who's been a difficult customer. He is now wearing a wetness alarm that goes off if there is an accident. Not…
Question: If an avocado was green and rock hard, not edible, on Erev Shabbos and during Bein Hashmashos, does that make it Muktzeh the entire Shabbos just like raw…
This should only be done if there is some food on the plate. When there is food, the entire plate can be lifted and placed in the garbage. If…
Yes it is Muktza. One may not move objects out of boredom, unless there is an actual need. There is a disagreement if it is permitted if you are…
Question: What should I do If I meet a Jew after Shkiya who hasn't put Tefillin today? Answer: If one didn’t put on Tefillin during the day, he…
Question: Is it permissible L'Chatchila to place before Shabbos a Challah or a Siddur on the tray on which the Shabbos candles are resting, so that after the candles…
The common use of any putty involves the Melacha of Memachek (smearing), thus rendering it Muktzah. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז שיד, כא. שו"ת שבה"ל ח"ט סימן עח. שולחן…
It should be put back כלאחר יד - with back of hand or elbows. Sources: ראה סימן ש"ח סעיף ל"א ובמ"א שם שדוקא בבשר רך (כגון בשר עוף)…
As long as no lights or sounds turn on (some expensive ones have these features), I don't see a problem with it. #8261
There are seemingly conflicting indications in the sichos about this matter. Some sichos imply that when Moshiach comes it will be okay to play instruments on Shabbos and Yom…
There are 3 issues that need to be addressed: Dreidel - The dreidel should not be played on Shabbos. According to some authorities, a dreidel is possibly considered a…
Also can I move this coat from one room to another if there is something inside the pocket other than Muktza, like keys? Answer: If you did not…
Watches are not Muktzah unless you need to press a button to see the time. Non-working watch: According to many opinions, if the watch is not working it is…
Can I move it out on Shabbos (it may be affecting the tracking as I move it)? Answer: Your coat is not Muktzeh, and the key-chain may be…
Question: What are the Halachos I should be aware of regarding flowers and plants (vases) on Shabbos and Yom Tov - in terms of moving, removing, adding/changing the water,…
Question: What should be done if a few candles start to smoke on Shabbos? Should they be extinguished, adjusted with a metal knife, so they stop smoking? As it…
Article: Snow on Shabbos According to some Poskim, snow that falls on Shabbos is Muktzeh, but if it fell before Shabbos, it isn’t. Many Poskim say that we may not…