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	# If a roof was attached before [[Shabbat]] with hinges or another permanent connection it is permitted to spread out that roof (which was attached) on [[Shabbat]].<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:13 </ref>		# If a roof was attached before [[Shabbat]] with hinges or another permanent connection it is permitted to spread out that roof (which was attached) on [[Shabbat]].<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:13 </ref>
	{{Stroller Hood on Shabbat}}		{{Stroller Hood on Shabbat}}
	~~Held up by Hand~~

			=== Held up by Hand ===
	# It is permitted to create an ohel by holding up in one's hand a cloth or other material as a roof. As long as a person is holding it in his hands it isn't considered an ohel. However, it is forbidden to attach this cloth or material to a structure that will hold it up. Doing so creates an ohel.<ref>[https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=14336&st=&pgnum=159 Chazon Ish (52:9 s.v. bbiur halacha)]</ref> However, it seems some poskim forbid this.<ref>Gra 502:5</ref>		# It is permitted to create an ohel by holding up in one's hand a cloth or other material as a roof. As long as a person is holding it in his hands it isn't considered an ohel. However, it is forbidden to attach this cloth or material to a structure that will hold it up. Doing so creates an ohel.<ref>[https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=14336&st=&pgnum=159 Chazon Ish (52:9 s.v. bbiur halacha)]</ref> However, it seems some poskim forbid this.<ref>Gra 502:5</ref>

	Container Covers		=== Container Covers ===

			# It is permissible to cover pots or containers with their designated lids that are evident that they were constructed to be a cover or lid. This is permitted even if in doing so an ohel is created in the pot or container below. The same is true of a toy box with a lid.<ref>Rashba (Shabbat 139b), Raavad (cited by Rashba), Ran (cited by Bet Yosef 315:13), Shita Mikubeset (Beitzah 32b), Taz 315:11, Shulchan Aruch Harav 315:19, Rav Ovadia Yosef (Halichot Olam v. 4 p. 7, cited by Tiferet 315:40), Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata (22:10 fnt. 72), Ben Ish Chai (Shana Sheniya, Shemot n. 10), Kaf Hachaim 315:74. Truthfully, this topic is fraught with questions. The Gemara Shabbat 139b establishes that it is forbidden to completely cover a barrel with a cloth. Rashi, Tosfot (Betizah 32b), Rosh (Beitzah), and Rambam (Shabbat 22:29) explain that this is based on ohel. This is also codified by Tur and Shulchan Aruch O.C. 315:13. Accordingly, it should be forbidden to cover a pot or container on Shabbat. Doing so is creating an ohel in the airspace of the pot or container. However, the minhag of many isn’t concerned for this and they cover pots and containers on Shabbat all the time (Taz 315:11). Additionally, if it is forbidden to cover the pot it is also forbidden to uncover the pot or container. If so, it is forbidden to cover or uncover a pot of chicken soup on Shabbat as long as there is a tefach of space between the soup and lid. How can the minhag be justified?

			(1) Firstly, there are some rishonim who disagree with Rashi on this basis. Rashba, Raavad, and Ran all argue with Rashi and hold that covering pots or containers is not considered creating an ohel at all. Mishna Brurah 315:48-49 writes that a person should not protest those who rely on the opinion of the Rashba.

			(2) Secondly, Taz 315:11 postulates that a cover of a kli may be placed on the kli if it is designated for that purpose. Since it is designated it is obviously not being used to create an ohel. Shita Mikubeset (Beitzah 32b) seemingly is a great proof for this approach. Yet, this contention is disputed by many poskim in light of the Gemara Shabbat 49a that forbids covering the barrel with a cloth specifically when the cloth is designated for covering the barrel. Netiv Chaim notes this issue and therefore rejects Taz. Biur Halacha agrees. However, some achronim accept a mitigated version of the Taz. Nehar Shalom 315:4 allows covering containers with a designated cover and it is only forbidden with a cloth cover. Shulchan Aruch Harav 315:19 similarly allows covering containers with a designated cover that is very obviously made to be the cover of this container. Lastly, Rav Shlomo Zalman (Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 22:20 fnt 72) suggests that if there’s a handle that indicates that the cover is made to be a cover of this container it may be used to cover and uncover its container on Shabbat.

			(3) Thirdly, Tosfot (Beitzah 32b) explains that there is no prohibition of creating an ohel by placing a roof over walls if the walls were already there from before Shabbat. Though, Tosfot qualifies this by saying that it is forbidden if the container being covered is very wide like the case of a barrel, but would be permitted by a bed. Rosh agrees. Shulchan Aruch 315:2 codifies the opinion of Tosfot and Rosh. However, a major limitation of this leniency is that it only applies if the container is in the same place it was from before Shabbat. If it was moved on Shabbat, however, Pri Megadim claims that it is like a person created the walls of this ohel and then it would be forbidden to place a lid on top since it serves as a roof. Mishna Brurah agrees. Chazon Ish, however, disputes this Pri Megadim and holds that this leniency of Tosfot applies even if the container was moved on Shabbat. Since it is the same container and its walls were built before Shabbat it is permissible to be covered on Shabbat. According to this third consideration it is permissible to cover a container or pot that isn’t very wide according to Chazon Ish.

			On the basis of all of these concepts, it emerges that there is some justification to allow all covers of pots and containers on Shabbat. However, this is subject to debate. The case where a consensus of poskim allows is a container or pot lid that was made in an identifiable way that it is meant for this container or pot.</ref>

	==Practical Examples of Building==		==Practical Examples of Building==

YitzchakSultan1: /* Building a Tent */

2026-11-05T22:16:36Z

Building a Tent

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	# It is forbidden to set up the roof of a tent, permanent or temporary, on [[Shabbat]], even if one there are no walls. Additionally, it’s forbidden to add onto a tent structure, however, a temporary addition to an existing structure is permitted.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:1-2 </ref>		# It is forbidden to set up the roof of a tent, permanent or temporary, on [[Shabbat]], even if one there are no walls. Additionally, it’s forbidden to add onto a tent structure, however, a temporary addition to an existing structure is permitted.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:1-2 </ref>
	# It is forbidden to set up a tent out of blankets even if it is meant to be temporary.<Ref>Menuchat Ahava (vol 3, 23:8), Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:1-2 </ref>		# It is forbidden to set up a tent out of blankets even if it is meant to be temporary.<Ref>Menuchat Ahava (vol 3, 23:8), Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:1-2 </ref>
			# It is permissible to create an ohel smaller than a tefach.<ref>Rashba (Shabbat 139b), Shulchan Aruch O.C. 215:13. It is possible to question this from Beitzah 32b where Chazal forbid making a tent out of chicken eggs. Seemingly, balancing an egg on top of two or more eggs will create a tent that isn't a tefach tall and is still forbidden. </ref>
	===Adding an existing structure===		===Adding an existing structure===
	# It’s permitted to make a temporary addition to an existing tent. Therefore, if there is a [[Tefach]] of roof already opened before [[Shabbat]] one may continue to add a temporary addition to that roof, but one should only add to the existing roof starting from the side which is already roofed.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:6 </ref>		# It’s permitted to make a temporary addition to an existing tent. Therefore, if there is a [[Tefach]] of roof already opened before [[Shabbat]] one may continue to add a temporary addition to that roof, but one should only add to the existing roof starting from the side which is already roofed.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:6 </ref>
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	# If a roof was attached before [[Shabbat]] with hinges or another permanent connection it is permitted to spread out that roof (which was attached) on [[Shabbat]].<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:13 </ref>		# If a roof was attached before [[Shabbat]] with hinges or another permanent connection it is permitted to spread out that roof (which was attached) on [[Shabbat]].<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:13 </ref>
	{{Stroller Hood on Shabbat}}		{{Stroller Hood on Shabbat}}
			Held up by Hand

			# It is permitted to create an ohel by holding up in one's hand a cloth or other material as a roof. As long as a person is holding it in his hands it isn't considered an ohel. However, it is forbidden to attach this cloth or material to a structure that will hold it up. Doing so creates an ohel.<ref>[https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=14336&st=&pgnum=159 Chazon Ish (52:9 s.v. bbiur halacha)]</ref> However, it seems some poskim forbid this.<ref>Gra 502:5</ref>

			Container Covers

	==Practical Examples of Building==		==Practical Examples of Building==

YitzchakSultan1: /* Umbrella */

2026-11-05T21:23:35Z

Umbrella

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	===Watches===		===Watches===
	# It is forbidden to wind a watch which has stopped working on [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 28:19 </ref> Some say that one may wind it if it is still working.<ref> Yalkut Yosef (pg 512) </ref>		# It is forbidden to wind a watch which has stopped working on [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 28:19 </ref> Some say that one may wind it if it is still working.<ref> Yalkut Yosef (pg 512) </ref>
	==Building a ~~wall~~==		==Building a Wall==
	# It’s forbidden to build a permanent wall ~~which means~~ that it is meant to last a few days. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:26 </ref>		# It’s forbidden to build a permanent wall. That is, it is forbidden to build a wall that is meant to last a few days.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:26 </ref>
	# It is permitted to erect a temporary wall even to protect from the sun or wind; for example it’s permitted to set up temporary walls around a sick person’s bed <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:27 </ref>		# It is permitted to erect a temporary wall even to protect from the sun or wind; for example it’s permitted to set up temporary walls around a sick person’s bed.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:27 </ref>
	# It’s permitted to place a cloth in place of a broken window, but one may not use nails or thumbtacks. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:27 </ref>		# It’s permitted to place a cloth in place of a broken window, but one may not use nails or thumbtacks.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:27 </ref>
	# It’s permitted to set up a Parochet (curtain) in front of the Aron in Shul on [[Shabbat]] as long as it doesn’t have a width of a [[Tefach]] as a roof. Some only permit if there are doors besides the curtain while others forbid unless there are doors. <Ref>Rama 315:1, Mishna Brurah 315:7 </ref> If it is a large Parochet it should only be put up by two people so that it doesn’t fold over and form a tent on [[Shabbat]].<ref>~~S”A~~ 315:12, Mishna Brurah 315:8 </ref>		# It’s permitted to set up a Parochet (curtain) in front of the Aron in Shul on [[Shabbat]] as long as it doesn’t have a width of a [[Tefach]] as a roof. Some only permit if there are doors besides the curtain while others forbid unless there are doors.<Ref>Rama 315:1, Mishna Brurah 315:7 </ref> If it is a large Parochet it should only be put up by two people so that it doesn’t fold over and form a tent on [[Shabbat]].<ref>Rambam (Shabbat 22:32), Shulchan Aruch O.C. 315:12, Mishna Brurah 315:45 </ref>
	===Curtains===		===Curtains===
	# It is permitted to set up a curtain in place of a door even if it is attached at the bottom and top when one's intention is to hang the curtain temporarily (less than a few days).<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:27 </ref>		# It is permitted to set up a curtain in place of a door even if it is attached at the bottom and top when one's intention is to hang the curtain temporarily (less than a few days).<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:27 </ref>

YitzchakSultan1: /* Building shelters and tents */

2026-11-05T20:58:31Z

Building shelters and tents

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	# Building a [[Sukkah]] is forbidden as Boneh (building).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, pg 1010) </ref>		# Building a [[Sukkah]] is forbidden as Boneh (building).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, pg 1010) </ref>
	# Building any functional land structure whether it is permanent or temporary is forbidden.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, pg 1012) explains that if it is a construction that can't be taken apart and only can be broken then it's forbidden biblically whether it is permanent or temporary and if it is a assembly that can be dismantled then building it for temporary purposes (less than 7 days) is a rabbinic violation and building it for permanent purposes is biblical violations. </ref>		# Building any functional land structure whether it is permanent or temporary is forbidden.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, pg 1012) explains that if it is a construction that can't be taken apart and only can be broken then it's forbidden biblically whether it is permanent or temporary and if it is a assembly that can be dismantled then building it for temporary purposes (less than 7 days) is a rabbinic violation and building it for permanent purposes is biblical violations. </ref>
	===Adding on to a existing structure===		===Adding on to an existing structure===
	# Just as it is forbidden to create even a temporary structure on [[Shabbat]], it is forbidden to add onto a permanent structure even if the addition is temporary.<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 80:67</ref>		# Just as it is forbidden to create even a temporary structure on [[Shabbat]], it is forbidden to add onto a permanent structure even if the addition is temporary.<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 80:67</ref>
	# In previous centuries it was common to have dirt floors and it would be forbidden to put down new sand as it is left as a permanent layer of the floor and is a violation of Boneh (building).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, pg 1015) </ref>		# In previous centuries it was common to have dirt floors and it would be forbidden to put down new sand as it is left as a permanent layer of the floor and is a violation of Boneh (building).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, pg 1015) </ref>
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	# One should not remove a drawer from a table if there’s a depth of a [[Tefach]] in the drawer, however, it is permitted to remove a drawer from a dresser because even after removing the drawer there still remains a roofed structure in the dresser.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:24 (and note 85) </ref>		# One should not remove a drawer from a table if there’s a depth of a [[Tefach]] in the drawer, however, it is permitted to remove a drawer from a dresser because even after removing the drawer there still remains a roofed structure in the dresser.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:24 (and note 85) </ref>
	# It is permitted to spread a tablecloth even if it hangs over the side of the table.<ref>Mishna Brurah 315:31, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:25 </ref>		# It is permitted to spread a tablecloth even if it hangs over the side of the table.<ref>Mishna Brurah 315:31, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:25 </ref>

			===Toilet===

			# It is permissible to unclog a toilet on Shabbat if it is only slightly clogged and water can still get through. If it is completely clogged it is forbidden for a Jew to unclog the toilet but permissible to ask a non-Jew. If it gets clogged all the time it is permissible for a Jew to unclog it on Shabbat.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1195065 Rabbi Mordechai Willig] (and [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1195069 here]) based on Yabia Omer O.C. 5:33, Igrot Moshe 4:40:9, and Piskei Halachot (of Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky Shabbat p. 506)</ref>

	===Toilet Paper Roll Holder===		===Toilet Paper Roll Holder===

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Hanging up Pictures

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	===Hanging up Pictures===		===Hanging up Pictures===
	# Some say that on [[Shabbat]] it’s permitted to hang or remove a picture on a nail already in the wall.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 527), Tiferet 315:7 quoting Kesot Hashulchan 120:30. This is also evident in Magen Avraham 315:2 and Mishna Brurah 315:7. </ref>		# Some say that on [[Shabbat]] it’s permitted to hang or remove a picture on a nail already in the wall.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (315:32, Shabbat v. 2, 5752 edition, pg 527), Avnei Yishfeh 7:35:6, Tiferet 315:7 quoting Kesot Hashulchan 120:30. This is also evident in Magen Avraham 315:2 and Mishna Brurah 315:7. Orchot Shabbat 8:11 permits putting up the picture on the wall even according to the Chazon Ish since it is a fragile connection. </ref> Some forbid.<ref>[https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=14336&pgnum=160 Chazon Ish O.C. 52:13] forbids putting up curtains on a wall as a design unless they are temporary. In essence he argues with Magen Avraham 315:2.</ref>
	===Ice cubes===		===Ice cubes===
	# Some are lenient to allow making ice on Shabbat and don't consider it to be constructing ice cubes.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 515) </ref> In terms of preparing for after Shabbat, see [[Hachana]].		# Some are lenient to allow making ice on Shabbat and don't consider it to be constructing ice cubes.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 515) </ref> In terms of preparing for after Shabbat, see [[Hachana]].

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Hanging up Pictures

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	===Hanging up Pictures===		===Hanging up Pictures===
	# Some say that on [[Shabbat]] it’s permitted to hang or remove a picture on a nail already in the wall.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 527) </ref>		# Some say that on [[Shabbat]] it’s permitted to hang or remove a picture on a nail already in the wall.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 527), Tiferet 315:7 quoting Kesot Hashulchan 120:30. This is also evident in Magen Avraham 315:2 and Mishna Brurah 315:7. </ref>
	===Ice cubes===		===Ice cubes===
	# Some are lenient to allow making ice on Shabbat and don't consider it to be constructing ice cubes.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 515) </ref> In terms of preparing for after Shabbat, see [[Hachana]].		# Some are lenient to allow making ice on Shabbat and don't consider it to be constructing ice cubes.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (pg 515) </ref> In terms of preparing for after Shabbat, see [[Hachana]].

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2026-09-04T02:06:59Z

Saltshakers

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	# It is forbidden to set up a tent out of blankets even if it is meant to be temporary.<Ref>Menuchat Ahava (vol 3, 23:8), Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:1-2 </ref>		# It is forbidden to set up a tent out of blankets even if it is meant to be temporary.<Ref>Menuchat Ahava (vol 3, 23:8), Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:1-2 </ref>
	===Adding an existing structure===		===Adding an existing structure===
	# It’s permitted to make a temporary addition to an existing tent. Therefore, if there is a [[Tefach]] of roof already opened before [[Shabbat]] one may continue to add a temporary addition to that roof, but one should only add to the existing roof starting from the side which is already roofed. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:6 </ref>		# It’s permitted to make a temporary addition to an existing tent. Therefore, if there is a [[Tefach]] of roof already opened before [[Shabbat]] one may continue to add a temporary addition to that roof, but one should only add to the existing roof starting from the side which is already roofed.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:6 </ref>
	# One may not put a mat on top of polls or walls even if the mat is rolled up if there is a [[Tefach]] of width to the roll of the mat. Even if the rolled mat was put there before [[Shabbat]] one may not unroll it on [[Shabbat]], however, if a [[Tefach]] of the mat was already unrolled then it is permitted to continue to unroll it on [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:5, 7 </ref>		# One may not put a mat on top of polls or walls even if the mat is rolled up if there is a [[Tefach]] of width to the roll of the mat. Even if the rolled mat was put there before [[Shabbat]] one may not unroll it on [[Shabbat]], however, if a [[Tefach]] of the mat was already unrolled then it is permitted to continue to unroll it on [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:5, 7 </ref>
	===Roof Which is Attached===		===Roof Which is Attached===
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	===Saltshakers===		===Saltshakers===
	# It is permitted to open and close a saltshaker on [[Shabbat]].<ref> Minchat Shlomo 1:11:4 says that this isn't an issue of boneh since it isn't typically screwed on tightly. Rabbi Willig (Binyan Bkelim 4, min 6) holds that it is permissible to open and close a saltshaker even if you screw it on tightly. The reason is that it is meant to be used by opening and closing it. If the salt runs out it isn’t meant to stay closed. And once it is filled up it isn’t functional to be used open. It is like a canteen that you can screw open and closed since it is functional only when opened and closed. He cited this from Kovetz Halachot of Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky. It isn’t like an adjustable plaster brush that is functional at multiple heights and is forbidden to put together or take apart.		# It is permitted to open and close a saltshaker on [[Shabbat]].<ref> Minchat Shlomo 1:11:4 says that this isn't an issue of boneh since it isn't typically screwed on tightly. [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1187338 Rabbi Willig (Binyan Bkelim 4, min 6)] holds that it is permissible to open and close a saltshaker even if you screw it on tightly. The reason is that it is meant to be used by opening and closing it. If the salt runs out it isn’t meant to stay closed. And once it is filled up it isn’t functional to be used open. It is like a canteen that you can screw open and closed since it is functional only when opened and closed. He cited this from Kovetz Halachot of Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky. It isn’t like an adjustable plaster brush that is functional at multiple heights and is forbidden to put together or take apart.

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Saltshakers

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	===Saltshakers===		===Saltshakers===
	# It is permitted to open and close a saltshaker on [[Shabbat]].<ref> Minchat Shlomo 1:11:4 says that this isn't an issue of boneh since it isn't typically screwed on tightly. </ref>		# It is permitted to open and close a saltshaker on [[Shabbat]].<ref> Minchat Shlomo 1:11:4 says that this isn't an issue of boneh since it isn't typically screwed on tightly. Rabbi Willig (Binyan Bkelim 4, min 6) holds that it is permissible to open and close a saltshaker even if you screw it on tightly. The reason is that it is meant to be used by opening and closing it. If the salt runs out it isn’t meant to stay closed. And once it is filled up it isn’t functional to be used open. It is like a canteen that you can screw open and closed since it is functional only when opened and closed. He cited this from Kovetz Halachot of Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky. It isn’t like an adjustable plaster brush that is functional at multiple heights and is forbidden to put together or take apart.

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	===Shelves===		===Shelves===

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Table

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	# It is permitted to put a rainproof cover (like a plastic tarp) on top of the Sachach of a [[Sukkah]] on [[Yom Tov]] as long as it is clear that one is only doing so to protect the sukkah and also the covering is within 3 tefachim of the sachach. When putting on the cover one should be careful not to move the Sachach because it is [[Muktzeh]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 640:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:12 </ref>		# It is permitted to put a rainproof cover (like a plastic tarp) on top of the Sachach of a [[Sukkah]] on [[Yom Tov]] as long as it is clear that one is only doing so to protect the sukkah and also the covering is within 3 tefachim of the sachach. When putting on the cover one should be careful not to move the Sachach because it is [[Muktzeh]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 640:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:12 </ref>
	===Table===		===Table===
	# It’s permitted to add a table leaf to extend a table on [[Shabbat]] for temporary use,<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:23, Rivivot Ephraim 1:222:3, Tiferet 313:25 quoting Menuchat Ahava 3:23:34, Practical Laws of [[Shabbat]] (Rabbi Rafeal Soae, vol 2, pg 146). Rav Elyashiv (Ashrei Haish 2:18:17) writes that it is permitted in a case of great need, otherwise it should be extended before Shabbat. Chazon Ovadia (v. 5, p. 315) writes that it is permitted to add a leaf to a table and it doesn’t involve constructing an ohel, since part of the ohel was already in place (and it is temporary). </ref> however, one should not take it apart on Shabbat unless one needs the space on that [[Shabbat]]. Some poskim only allow adding a leaf to the table if it is put in and taken out frequently and it isn't done tightly.<ref>Tiferet 313:25</ref>		# It’s permitted to add a table leaf to extend a table on [[Shabbat]] for temporary use,<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:25, Rivivot Ephraim 1:222:3, Tiferet 313:25 quoting Menuchat Ahava 3:23:34, Practical Laws of [[Shabbat]] (Rabbi Rafeal Soae, vol 2, pg 146), Mishnat Chachamim 315:7. Rav Elyashiv (Ashrei Haish 2:18:17) writes that it is permitted in a case of great need, otherwise it should be extended before Shabbat. Chazon Ovadia (v. 5, p. 315) writes that it is permitted to add a leaf to a table and it doesn’t involve constructing an ohel, since part of the ohel was already in place (and it is temporary). </ref> however, one should not take it apart on Shabbat unless one needs the space on that [[Shabbat]]. Some poskim only allow adding a leaf to the table if it is put in and taken out frequently and it isn't done tightly.<ref>Or Letzion 2:27:1 (in fnt), Tiferet 313:25</ref>
	# One should not remove a drawer from a table if there’s a depth of a [[Tefach]] in the drawer, however, it is permitted to remove a drawer from a dresser because even after removing the drawer there still remains a roofed structure in the dresser.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:24 (and note 85) </ref>		# One should not remove a drawer from a table if there’s a depth of a [[Tefach]] in the drawer, however, it is permitted to remove a drawer from a dresser because even after removing the drawer there still remains a roofed structure in the dresser.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:24 (and note 85) </ref>
	# It is permitted to spread a tablecloth even if it hangs over the side of the table.<ref>Mishna Brurah 315:31, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:25 </ref>		# It is permitted to spread a tablecloth even if it hangs over the side of the table.<ref>Mishna Brurah 315:31, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 24:25 </ref>

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Drawers

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	===Drawers===		===Drawers===

	# It is permitted to put it or take out a drawer out of a refrigerator on Shabbat since they are frequently removed and put back easily. However, a dresser drawer may not be put it or taken out on Shabbat if it is attached to the wall or is larger than 40 seah. However, if the dresser is smaller than 40 seah it is permitted to take out or put back a drawer into the dresser.<ref>Rabbi Ofir Malka (Halacha Lmaaseh, Boneh Vsoter p. 7)</ref>		# It is permitted to put it or take out a drawer out of a refrigerator on Shabbat since they are frequently removed and put back easily.<ref>Rabbi Ofir Malka (Halacha Lmaaseh, Boneh Vsoter p. 7)</ref>
			# However, a dresser drawer may not be put it or taken out on Shabbat if it is attached to the wall or is larger than 40 seah. However, if the dresser is smaller than 40 seah it is permitted to take out or put back a drawer into the dresser.<ref>Rabbi Ofir Malka (Halacha Lmaaseh, Boneh Vsoter p. 7)</ref> Other poskim allow even this<ref>Minchat Reuven v. 6 313:11 writes that it is permitted to put back in a drawer to a kitchen cabinet onto the tracks and it isn't boneh. He quotes the Migdanot Eliyahu 2:62 forbade this since it is adding onto a structure attached to the ground and based this on Chazon Ish 52:14 s.v. ktav od. However, he also quoted Tzitz Eliezer 18:35 who was lenient. He explained that a drawer is just like a container within the cabinet and not built into the cabinet. Also, the intent of the one putting in the drawer isn't to build it into the cabinet but rather to have it sit on the tracks to be used easily. See there for details. Minchat Reuven sided with Tzitz Eliezer.</ref>

	===Folding table===		===Folding table===