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==Muktzeh Machmat Gufo==
===Definition===
===Definition===
# An object that has no use on Shabbat, such as a rock, stick, or money is considered Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. Any object in this category may not be moved on Shabbat even for a permitted use or the use of its place. <Ref> The Gemara (Shabbat 124a) explains that wood chips may not be moved on Shabbat even for a permitted use or for the use of its place because it lacks the designation of a Kli (vessel). Rambam (Shabbat 25:6) rules that anything which doesn’t have the status of a vessel such as a rock, stick, or money is considered Muktzeh. The Beit Yosef (Introduction to 308) and Mishna Brurah (ibid.) agree. The Beit Yosef 308:7 infers from the Rambam and Tur that one may not move Muktzeh Machmat Gufo even for a permitted use or the use of its place. Mishna Brurah 308:34 agrees.
# An object that has no use on [[Shabbat]], such as a rock, stick, or money is considered [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]]. Any object in this category may not be moved on [[Shabbat]] even for a permitted use or the use of its place. <Ref> The Gemara ([[Shabbat]] 124a) explains that wood chips may not be moved on [[Shabbat]] even for a permitted use or for the use of its place because it lacks the designation of a Kli (vessel). Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 25:6) rules that anything which doesn’t have the status of a vessel such as a rock, stick, or money is considered [[Muktzeh]]. The Beit Yosef (Introduction to 308) and Mishna Brurah (ibid.) agree. The Beit Yosef 308:7 infers from the Rambam and Tur that one may not move [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]] even for a permitted use or the use of its place. Mishna Brurah 308:34 agrees.
* Rav Hershel Schachter (“Hilchot Muktze,” min 7-9) explains that in general the laws of Muktzeh apply to anything that isn’t included in the four main categories of things that are susceptible to Tumah and Tahara, which are people, vessels, food, and drinks. He qualifies that the precise definition of a vessel in terms of Muktzeh is not the same as it is for Tumah. Although Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen in Muktzeh: A Practical Guide (p. 26-8) doesn’t come to any conclusion about the definition of a vessel for Muktzeh, he implies that in general it means an item that people consider useable.  </ref>
* Rav Hershel Schachter (“Hilchot Muktze,” min 7-9) explains that in general the laws of [[Muktzeh]] apply to anything that isn’t included in the four main categories of things that are susceptible to Tumah and Tahara, which are people, vessels, food, and drinks. He qualifies that the precise definition of a vessel in terms of [[Muktzeh]] is not the same as it is for Tumah. Although Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen in [[Muktzeh]]: A Practical Guide (p. 26-8) doesn’t come to any conclusion about the definition of a vessel for [[Muktzeh]], he implies that in general it means an item that people consider useable.  </ref>


===Rules===
===Rules===
# Muktzeh Machmat Gufo may not be moved even if one needs the object or it’s place is needed. <Ref>Rama 308:7 </ref>
# [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]] may not be moved even if one needs the object or it’s place is needed. <Ref>Rama 308:7 </ref>
# It’s permitted to move a severe Muktzeh item for any of the follow reasons:
# It’s permitted to move a severe [[Muktzeh]] item for any of the follow reasons:
* item is foul-smelling or disgusting
* item is foul-smelling or disgusting
* item is a safety hazard
* item is a safety hazard
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===Examples===
===Examples===
* animals <ref> S”A 308:39 </ref>
* animals <ref> S”A 308:39 </ref>
* bars of soap <ref> Sh”t Igrot Moshe 5:22(15), Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach in Tikkunim UMiluim (pg 32), and Rav Elyashiv in Shalmei Yehuda (pg 158) all consider a bar of soap to be Muktzeh Machmat Gufo</ref>
* bars of soap <ref> Sh”t Igrot Moshe 5:22(15), Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach in Tikkunim UMiluim (pg 32), and Rav Elyashiv in Shalmei Yehuda (pg 158) all consider a bar of soap to be [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]]</ref>
* battery <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 61) quoting Rav Elyashiv says that batteries are considered Muktzeh Machmat Gufo and in extenuating circumstances can be considered Kli Sh’Melachto LeIssur </ref>
* battery <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 61) quoting Rav Elyashiv says that batteries are considered [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]] and in extenuating circumstances can be considered [[Kli Sh’Melachto LeIssur]] </ref>
* bicycles <ref> Sefer Tiltulei [[Shabbat]] (pg 24) in name of Rav Moshe Feinstein </ref>
* bicycles <ref> Sefer Tiltulei [[Shabbat]] (pg 24) in name of Rav Moshe Feinstein </ref>
* board of wood <ref>Magan Avraham 308:18, Mishna Brurah 308:34 writes that many people aren’t aware of this prohibition to use a board to lock the door or another purpose unless it was designated permanently or made some action to fix it before [[Shabbat]]. </ref>
* board of wood <ref>Magan Avraham 308:18, Mishna Brurah 308:34 writes that many people aren’t aware of this prohibition to use a board to lock the door or another purpose unless it was designated permanently or made some action to fix it before [[Shabbat]]. </ref>
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* flour <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* flour <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* glue <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* glue <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* insecticides <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 164), Menuchat [[Shabbat]] 88:7, Brit Olam (Muktzeh Machmat Gufo#33), Sefer Tiltulei [[Shabbat]] (pg 30) </ref>
* insecticides <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 164), Menuchat [[Shabbat]] 88:7, Brit Olam ([[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]]#33), Sefer Tiltulei [[Shabbat]] (pg 30) </ref>
* lantern (metal) <ref>Magan Avraham 308:18, Mishna Brurah 308:34 </ref>  
* lantern (metal) <ref>Magan Avraham 308:18, Mishna Brurah 308:34 </ref>  
* light bulbs <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* light bulbs <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* lulav <ref> Mishna Brurah 308:25 </ref>
* [[lulav]] <ref> Mishna Brurah 308:25 </ref>
* mascara <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* mascara <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* money <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* money <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* nutshells <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* nutshells <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* plastic tablecloth rolls <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 98) rules that since a roll of plastic tablecloth roll is unusable and it’s forbidden to rip it on [[Shabbat]] the roll is totally Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. </ref>
* plastic tablecloth rolls <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 98) rules that since a roll of plastic tablecloth roll is unusable and it’s forbidden to rip it on [[Shabbat]] the roll is totally [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]]. </ref>
* raw barley <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* raw barley <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* rock <ref>Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308) </ref>
* rock <ref>Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308) </ref>
* rolls of silver foil or toilet paper <ref> Shalmei Yehuda pg 98, 171 writes that it’s Muktzeh because Muktzeh Machmat Issuro</ref>
* rolls of silver foil or toilet paper <ref> Shalmei Yehuda pg 98, 171 writes that it’s [[Muktzeh]] because [[Muktzeh]] Machmat Issuro</ref>
* sticks <ref>Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308) </ref>
* sticks <ref>Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308) </ref>
* sand <ref>Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308) </ref>
* sand <ref>Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308) </ref>
* shaanetz clothes <ref> S”A 308:47 </ref>
* shaanetz clothes <ref> S”A 308:47 </ref>
* spray paint <ref> Tiltulei [[Shabbat]]  (pg 30) </ref>
* spray paint <ref> Tiltulei [[Shabbat]]  (pg 30) </ref>
* tin-foil roll <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 98) rules that since a roll of tin-foil is unusable and it’s forbidden to rip it on [[Shabbat]] the roll is totally Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. </ref>  
* tin-foil roll <ref> Shalmei Yehuda (pg 98) rules that since a roll of tin-foil is unusable and it’s forbidden to rip it on [[Shabbat]] the roll is totally [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]]. </ref>  
* used matches <ref> Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur S”A 308:100) </ref>
* used matches <ref> Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur S”A 308:100) </ref>
* Vaseline <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
* Vaseline <ref> The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337) </ref>
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==Foods==
==Foods==
# Any food that’s edible for animals isn’t Muktzeh as long as there are such animals around, however, if it’s not eaten by a certain animal which aren’t common it’s Muktzeh unless one owns such an animal. <Ref>S”A 308:29 </ref>
# Any food that’s edible for animals isn’t [[Muktzeh]] as long as there are such animals around, however, if it’s not eaten by a certain animal which aren’t common it’s [[Muktzeh]] unless one owns such an animal. <Ref>S”A 308:29 </ref>
# Soft bones, peels, or crumbs are not Muktzeh because they are edible for animals. <ref>S”A 308:27 </ref>  
# Soft bones, peels, or crumbs are not [[Muktzeh]] because they are edible for animals. <ref>S”A 308:27 </ref>  
# However, egg shells, nut shells, or hard bones (from which all the meat was removed) which aren’t edible for animals may not be moved directly. If there’s a permissible item also on the plate, one may move the entire plate (but not touch the actual shells). If there’s a need for the place of the plate one may move the entire plate <ref>S”A 308:27, Mishna Brurah 308:113, 114 </ref> If the above doesn’t apply then one should  
# However, egg shells, nut shells, or hard bones (from which all the meat was removed) which aren’t edible for animals may not be moved directly. If there’s a permissible item also on the plate, one may move the entire plate (but not touch the actual shells). If there’s a need for the place of the plate one may move the entire plate <ref>S”A 308:27, Mishna Brurah 308:113, 114 </ref> If the above doesn’t apply then one should  
* shake it off the plate   
* shake it off the plate   
* use a utensil to knock it off
* use a utensil to knock it off
* or if the above options are difficult place a permissible item on the plate and then move the entire plate. <Ref> S”A 308:27, Mishna Brurah 308:115, 116 </ref>
* or if the above options are difficult place a permissible item on the plate and then move the entire plate. <Ref> S”A 308:27, Mishna Brurah 308:115, 116 </ref>
# Some say that raw meat is Muktzeh and some say it’s not Muktzeh.  
# Some say that raw meat is [[Muktzeh]] and some say it’s not [[Muktzeh]].  
# While salted or smoked fish that’s edible isn’t Muktzeh, while raw fish is Muktzeh <Ref>S”A 308:32 writes that salted fish isn’t Muktzeh while raw fish is. Mishna Brurah 308:126 writes that herring or other fish could be eaten (with difficulty) if salted or smoked aren’t Muktzeh. </ref> even if it’s edible for animals. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 308:126 explains that a food which is meant to be eaten by people but is inedible is Muktzeh even if it’s edible to animals. </ref>
# While salted or smoked fish that’s edible isn’t [[Muktzeh]], while raw fish is [[Muktzeh]] <Ref>S”A 308:32 writes that salted fish isn’t [[Muktzeh]] while raw fish is. Mishna Brurah 308:126 writes that herring or other fish could be eaten (with difficulty) if salted or smoked aren’t [[Muktzeh]]. </ref> even if it’s edible for animals. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 308:126 explains that a food which is meant to be eaten by people but is inedible is [[Muktzeh]] even if it’s edible to animals. </ref>


==Animals==
==Animals==
# Animals are Muktzeh and one shouldn’t grab them directly even if there’s a loss involved (such as if the animals are going to break something). <Ref>S”A 308:39, Mishna Brurah 308:146 </ref>
# Animals are [[Muktzeh]] and one shouldn’t grab them directly even if there’s a loss involved (such as if the animals are going to break something). <Ref>S”A 308:39, Mishna Brurah 308:146 </ref>
# If the animal needs to be walked one may do so without grabbing the animal directly except for chickens which usually flap their wings when held. <Ref>S”A 308:40, Mishna Brurah 308:151 explains that because of Tzaar Baalei Chaim (pain of a living creature) it’s permissible to move a Muktzeh item partially.  </ref>
# If the animal needs to be walked one may do so without grabbing the animal directly except for chickens which usually flap their wings when held. <Ref>S”A 308:40, Mishna Brurah 308:151 explains that because of Tzaar Baalei Chaim (pain of a living creature) it’s permissible to move a [[Muktzeh]] item partially.  </ref>
# If there’s a need one may push animal from behind. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 308:152 </ref>
# If there’s a need one may push animal from behind. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 308:152 </ref>
==Forbidden objects==
==Forbidden objects==
# Shanez clothing are Muktzah Machmat Gufo. <Ref> S”A 307:47 quotes two opinions and sides with those who are lenient, however, Mishna Brurah 308:161 holds like the strict opinion. </ref> However Shanez clothes of a non-Jew aren’t Muktzeh unless the non-Jew gives a Jew a collateral of Shanez clothes. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 20:37 based on S”A HaRav writes that Shanez of a non-Jew isn’t muktzah. However, Mishna Brurah 308:161 (quoted in Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata’s footnote there) writes that a non-goy who gives a Jew a collateral of Shanez clothes is Muktzeh. Muktzah: A Practial Guide (by Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen; pg 107) rules that Shaatnez clothes are Muktzah Machmat Gufo. </ref>
# Shanez clothing are [[Muktzah]] Machmat Gufo. <Ref> S”A 307:47 quotes two opinions and sides with those who are lenient, however, Mishna Brurah 308:161 holds like the strict opinion. </ref> However Shanez clothes of a non-Jew aren’t [[Muktzeh]] unless the non-Jew gives a Jew a collateral of Shanez clothes. <Ref>Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 20:37 based on S”A HaRav writes that Shanez of a non-Jew isn’t [[muktzah]]. However, Mishna Brurah 308:161 (quoted in Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata’s footnote there) writes that a non-goy who gives a Jew a collateral of Shanez clothes is [[Muktzeh]]. [[Muktzah]]: A Practial Guide (by Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen; pg 107) rules that Shaatnez clothes are [[Muktzah]] Machmat Gufo. </ref>
# A door that became detached from a house, building, etc. is Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 308:35. </ref> However, if it became detached prior to the onset of Shabbat and was designated for permissible use, then it is not Muktzeh.
# A door that became detached from a house, building, etc. is [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]]. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 308:35. </ref> However, if it became detached prior to the onset of [[Shabbat]] and was designated for permissible use, then it is not [[Muktzeh]].
==Designation of an object for a purpose==
==Designation of an object for a purpose==
# Items which are not normally used for a permissible purpose such as rock <ref> S”A 308:22 writes that there’s a distinction whether the object is normally used for a permissible purpose or not. This is also evident in Mishna Brurah 308:87 and 92. </ref> one needs to make a permanent designation or a physical action to fix it for that permissible use (like organizing rocks in order to sit on). <Ref>S”A 308:21 writes that rocks which are Muktzeh Machmat Gufo a designation doesn’t work to make it non-Muktzeh rather an action is needed such as organizing the rocks. Rama 308:21 writes that rocks only need a designation. Mishna Brurah 308:90 writes the consensus of the achronim is to hold like S”A. </ref>
# Items which are not normally used for a permissible purpose such as rock <ref> S”A 308:22 writes that there’s a distinction whether the object is normally used for a permissible purpose or not. This is also evident in Mishna Brurah 308:87 and 92. </ref> one needs to make a permanent designation or a physical action to fix it for that permissible use (like organizing rocks in order to sit on). <Ref>S”A 308:21 writes that rocks which are [[Muktzeh Machmat Gufo]] a designation doesn’t work to make it non-[[Muktzeh]] rather an action is needed such as organizing the rocks. Rama 308:21 writes that rocks only need a designation. Mishna Brurah 308:90 writes the consensus of the achronim is to hold like S”A. </ref>
# However, something which sometimes is used for a permissible purpose only needs a mental designation <ref>Mishna Brurah 308:85 and 93 write that a mental designation is sufficient and verbal one isn’t necessary </ref>, which should be a permanent designation, but in cases of need it’s sufficient to have a designation for that [[Shabbat]] alone. <ref>S”A 308:22 quotes three opinions regarding an object that’s normally used for permissible purposes; some say a designation for that [[Shabbat]] alone is a designation, some say a permanent designation, and some say an action is necessary. S”A quotes the first opinion as the main (anonymous) opinion. Mishna Brurah 307:97 writes that in conclusion if there’s a need a designation for one [[Shabbat]] is sufficient. Mishna Brurah 308:86 writes that unlike S”A the Eliyah Rabba holds that a designation just for the weekday isn’t a designation rather a designation for that [[Shabbat]] is needed. </ref>Using that object for a permissible purpose before [[Shabbat]] is the equivalent of a designation and it wouldn’t be Muktzeh. <Ref>S”A 308:22 writes that sitting on the sticks on wood or tying them together is a sufficient designation. Mishna Brurah 308:83 and 85 explain that an action expresses one’s intent to use it for a permissible purpose. </ref>
# However, something which sometimes is used for a permissible purpose only needs a mental designation <ref>Mishna Brurah 308:85 and 93 write that a mental designation is sufficient and verbal one isn’t necessary </ref>, which should be a permanent designation, but in cases of need it’s sufficient to have a designation for that [[Shabbat]] alone. <ref>S”A 308:22 quotes three opinions regarding an object that’s normally used for permissible purposes; some say a designation for that [[Shabbat]] alone is a designation, some say a permanent designation, and some say an action is necessary. S”A quotes the first opinion as the main (anonymous) opinion. Mishna Brurah 307:97 writes that in conclusion if there’s a need a designation for one [[Shabbat]] is sufficient. Mishna Brurah 308:86 writes that unlike S”A the Eliyah Rabba holds that a designation just for the weekday isn’t a designation rather a designation for that [[Shabbat]] is needed. </ref>Using that object for a permissible purpose before [[Shabbat]] is the equivalent of a designation and it wouldn’t be [[Muktzeh]]. <Ref>S”A 308:22 writes that sitting on the sticks on wood or [[tying]] them together is a sufficient designation. Mishna Brurah 308:83 and 85 explain that an action expresses one’s intent to use it for a permissible purpose. </ref>


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Muktzeh Machmat Gufo

Definition

  1. An object that has no use on Shabbat, such as a rock, stick, or money is considered Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. Any object in this category may not be moved on Shabbat even for a permitted use or the use of its place. [1]

Rules

  1. Muktzeh Machmat Gufo may not be moved even if one needs the object or it’s place is needed. [2]
  2. It’s permitted to move a severe Muktzeh item for any of the follow reasons:
  • item is foul-smelling or disgusting
  • item is a safety hazard
  • item is at risk of being stolen
  • for human dignity

Examples

Foods

  1. Any food that’s edible for animals isn’t Muktzeh as long as there are such animals around, however, if it’s not eaten by a certain animal which aren’t common it’s Muktzeh unless one owns such an animal. [35]
  2. Soft bones, peels, or crumbs are not Muktzeh because they are edible for animals. [36]
  3. However, egg shells, nut shells, or hard bones (from which all the meat was removed) which aren’t edible for animals may not be moved directly. If there’s a permissible item also on the plate, one may move the entire plate (but not touch the actual shells). If there’s a need for the place of the plate one may move the entire plate [37] If the above doesn’t apply then one should
  • shake it off the plate
  • use a utensil to knock it off
  • or if the above options are difficult place a permissible item on the plate and then move the entire plate. [38]
  1. Some say that raw meat is Muktzeh and some say it’s not Muktzeh.
  2. While salted or smoked fish that’s edible isn’t Muktzeh, while raw fish is Muktzeh [39] even if it’s edible for animals. [40]

Animals

  1. Animals are Muktzeh and one shouldn’t grab them directly even if there’s a loss involved (such as if the animals are going to break something). [41]
  2. If the animal needs to be walked one may do so without grabbing the animal directly except for chickens which usually flap their wings when held. [42]
  3. If there’s a need one may push animal from behind. [43]

Forbidden objects

  1. Shanez clothing are Muktzah Machmat Gufo. [44] However Shanez clothes of a non-Jew aren’t Muktzeh unless the non-Jew gives a Jew a collateral of Shanez clothes. [45]
  2. A door that became detached from a house, building, etc. is Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. [46] However, if it became detached prior to the onset of Shabbat and was designated for permissible use, then it is not Muktzeh.

Designation of an object for a purpose

  1. Items which are not normally used for a permissible purpose such as rock [47] one needs to make a permanent designation or a physical action to fix it for that permissible use (like organizing rocks in order to sit on). [48]
  2. However, something which sometimes is used for a permissible purpose only needs a mental designation [49], which should be a permanent designation, but in cases of need it’s sufficient to have a designation for that Shabbat alone. [50]Using that object for a permissible purpose before Shabbat is the equivalent of a designation and it wouldn’t be Muktzeh. [51]

Sources

  1. The Gemara (Shabbat 124a) explains that wood chips may not be moved on Shabbat even for a permitted use or for the use of its place because it lacks the designation of a Kli (vessel). Rambam (Shabbat 25:6) rules that anything which doesn’t have the status of a vessel such as a rock, stick, or money is considered Muktzeh. The Beit Yosef (Introduction to 308) and Mishna Brurah (ibid.) agree. The Beit Yosef 308:7 infers from the Rambam and Tur that one may not move Muktzeh Machmat Gufo even for a permitted use or the use of its place. Mishna Brurah 308:34 agrees.
    • Rav Hershel Schachter (“Hilchot Muktze,” min 7-9) explains that in general the laws of Muktzeh apply to anything that isn’t included in the four main categories of things that are susceptible to Tumah and Tahara, which are people, vessels, food, and drinks. He qualifies that the precise definition of a vessel in terms of Muktzeh is not the same as it is for Tumah. Although Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen in Muktzeh: A Practical Guide (p. 26-8) doesn’t come to any conclusion about the definition of a vessel for Muktzeh, he implies that in general it means an item that people consider useable.
  2. Rama 308:7
  3. S”A 308:39
  4. Sh”t Igrot Moshe 5:22(15), Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach in Tikkunim UMiluim (pg 32), and Rav Elyashiv in Shalmei Yehuda (pg 158) all consider a bar of soap to be Muktzeh Machmat Gufo
  5. Shalmei Yehuda (pg 61) quoting Rav Elyashiv says that batteries are considered Muktzeh Machmat Gufo and in extenuating circumstances can be considered Kli Sh’Melachto LeIssur
  6. Sefer Tiltulei Shabbat (pg 24) in name of Rav Moshe Feinstein
  7. Magan Avraham 308:18, Mishna Brurah 308:34 writes that many people aren’t aware of this prohibition to use a board to lock the door or another purpose unless it was designated permanently or made some action to fix it before Shabbat.
  8. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  9. Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308)
  10. Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308)
  11. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  12. Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308)
  13. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  14. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  15. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  16. Shalmei Yehuda (pg 164), Menuchat Shabbat 88:7, Brit Olam (Muktzeh Machmat Gufo#33), Sefer Tiltulei Shabbat (pg 30)
  17. Magan Avraham 308:18, Mishna Brurah 308:34
  18. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  19. Mishna Brurah 308:25
  20. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  21. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  22. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  23. Shalmei Yehuda (pg 98) rules that since a roll of plastic tablecloth roll is unusable and it’s forbidden to rip it on Shabbat the roll is totally Muktzeh Machmat Gufo.
  24. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  25. Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308)
  26. Shalmei Yehuda pg 98, 171 writes that it’s Muktzeh because Muktzeh Machmat Issuro
  27. Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308)
  28. Mishna Brurah (Intro to 308)
  29. S”A 308:47
  30. Tiltulei Shabbat (pg 30)
  31. Shalmei Yehuda (pg 98) rules that since a roll of tin-foil is unusable and it’s forbidden to rip it on Shabbat the roll is totally Muktzeh Machmat Gufo.
  32. Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur S”A 308:100)
  33. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  34. The Weekly Halacha Discussion (vol 2 pg 337)
  35. S”A 308:29
  36. S”A 308:27
  37. S”A 308:27, Mishna Brurah 308:113, 114
  38. S”A 308:27, Mishna Brurah 308:115, 116
  39. S”A 308:32 writes that salted fish isn’t Muktzeh while raw fish is. Mishna Brurah 308:126 writes that herring or other fish could be eaten (with difficulty) if salted or smoked aren’t Muktzeh.
  40. Mishna Brurah 308:126 explains that a food which is meant to be eaten by people but is inedible is Muktzeh even if it’s edible to animals.
  41. S”A 308:39, Mishna Brurah 308:146
  42. S”A 308:40, Mishna Brurah 308:151 explains that because of Tzaar Baalei Chaim (pain of a living creature) it’s permissible to move a Muktzeh item partially.
  43. Mishna Brurah 308:152
  44. S”A 307:47 quotes two opinions and sides with those who are lenient, however, Mishna Brurah 308:161 holds like the strict opinion.
  45. Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 20:37 based on S”A HaRav writes that Shanez of a non-Jew isn’t muktzah. However, Mishna Brurah 308:161 (quoted in Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata’s footnote there) writes that a non-goy who gives a Jew a collateral of Shanez clothes is Muktzeh. Muktzah: A Practial Guide (by Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen; pg 107) rules that Shaatnez clothes are Muktzah Machmat Gufo.
  46. Mishna Brurah 308:35.
  47. S”A 308:22 writes that there’s a distinction whether the object is normally used for a permissible purpose or not. This is also evident in Mishna Brurah 308:87 and 92.
  48. S”A 308:21 writes that rocks which are Muktzeh Machmat Gufo a designation doesn’t work to make it non-Muktzeh rather an action is needed such as organizing the rocks. Rama 308:21 writes that rocks only need a designation. Mishna Brurah 308:90 writes the consensus of the achronim is to hold like S”A.
  49. Mishna Brurah 308:85 and 93 write that a mental designation is sufficient and verbal one isn’t necessary
  50. S”A 308:22 quotes three opinions regarding an object that’s normally used for permissible purposes; some say a designation for that Shabbat alone is a designation, some say a permanent designation, and some say an action is necessary. S”A quotes the first opinion as the main (anonymous) opinion. Mishna Brurah 307:97 writes that in conclusion if there’s a need a designation for one Shabbat is sufficient. Mishna Brurah 308:86 writes that unlike S”A the Eliyah Rabba holds that a designation just for the weekday isn’t a designation rather a designation for that Shabbat is needed.
  51. S”A 308:22 writes that sitting on the sticks on wood or tying them together is a sufficient designation. Mishna Brurah 308:83 and 85 explain that an action expresses one’s intent to use it for a permissible purpose.