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##The clothing is new (has never been washed).
##The clothing is new (has never been washed).
##The clothing is white, in which case the folding isn’t as recognizable.
##The clothing is white, in which case the folding isn’t as recognizable.
##He folds it by himself, without the aid of another person or a piece of furniture. <ref>Mishna Berura 302:14. see http://www.mesora.org/FoldingTallis.html where he brings the following explanation:   
##He folds it by himself, without the aid of another person or a piece of furniture. <ref>Gemara [[Shabbat]] 113a, Mishna Berura 302:14. see http://www.mesora.org/FoldingTallis.html where he brings the following explanation:   
##The Rishonim argue about the reason of the prohibition to fold clothing.  The Rambam and Rashi understand that it is a form of ''mesaken mannah'', an action of improving the clothing, which is a torah-prohibition of ''makkah b’patish''.  The Ra’avad and Tosfos posit that it is prohibited because it constitutes preparation for the next time one will wear the tallis, and preparation on [[shabbos]] for after [[shabbos]] is prohibited.
##The Rishonim argue about the reason of the prohibition to fold clothing.  The Rambam 22:22 and Rashi [[Shabbat]] 113a "Bishnei Bnei Adam" understand that it is a form of ''mesaken mannah'', an action of improving the clothing, which is a torah-prohibition of ''makkah b’patish''.  The Ra’avad and Tosfos [[Shabbat]] 113a "Mikaplim" posit that it is prohibited because it constitutes preparation for the next time one will wear the tallis, and preparation on [[shabbos]] for after [[shabbos]] is prohibited.
##The Aruch HaShulchan OC 302:10 says that the reasoning of the Rambam and Rashi, that folding is "mesaken mannah" seems to only apply to a professional folding job, or something that will contribute significantly to the permanent improvement of the clothing. He therefore concludes that ''our'' folding should not be prohibited according to the reasoning of the Rambam and Rashi.  The reason of the Ra’avad and Tosfos would still apply, though.   
##The Aruch HaShulchan OC 302:10 says that the reasoning of the Rambam and Rashi, that folding is "mesaken mannah" seems to only apply to a professional folding job, or something that will contribute significantly to the permanent improvement of the clothing. He therefore concludes that ''our'' folding should not be prohibited according to the reasoning of the Rambam and Rashi.  The reason of the Ra’avad and Tosfos would still apply, though.   
##The Ra’avyah quoted by Mordechai [[Shabbos]] 388 offers a variant differentiation than the Aruch HaShulchan that satisfies even the opinion of the Raavad and Tosfos.  If one were to fold not on the creases, his folding is clearly not a mesaken mannah, because it doesn’t improve the clothing, and it is also not a concerted preparation for the next time one will wear the clothing; he is just folding it quickly and haphazardly to be able to fit it into his bag or his shelf.  The Ra’avyah, therefore, permits folding clothing (or a tallis) not on the creases.
##The Ra’avyah 245 quoted by Mordechai [[Shabbos]] 388 offers a variant differentiation than the Aruch HaShulchan that satisfies even the opinion of the Raavad and Tosfos.  If one were to fold not on the creases, his folding is clearly not a mesaken mannah, because it doesn’t improve the clothing, and it is also not a concerted preparation for the next time one will wear the clothing; he is just folding it quickly and haphazardly to be able to fit it into his bag or his shelf.  The Ra’avyah, therefore, permits folding clothing (or a tallis) not on the creases.
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It is forbidden to fold garments on [[Shabbat]] unless one has no room in the closet for them or wants to reuse them during the same [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Or Letzion 2.24.4 </ref>
It is forbidden to fold garments on [[Shabbat]] unless one has no room in the closet for them or wants to reuse them during the same [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Or Letzion 2.24.4 </ref>
#According to many opinions, one may fold clothing not on its creases.<ref>Mishna Berura 302:18,19. see opinion of the Ra'avyah from earlier footnote. </ref>
#According to many opinions, one may fold clothing not on its creases.<ref>Mishna Berura 302:18,19, Sh"t Yechave Daat 2:40, opinion of the Ra'avyah from earlier footnote. see also Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kihilchita 15:45-46 </ref>
==Cleaning Muddy Shoes==
==Cleaning Muddy Shoes==
# It is permitted to clean muddy shoes before entering one's house on [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Or Letzion 2.24.5 </ref>
# It is permitted to clean muddy shoes before entering one's house on [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Or Letzion 2.24.5 </ref>