Muktzeh

Muktzeh (Hebrew: מוקצה; also transliterated as muktzah, and either spelling without the ending -h) is a Hebrew word that means "separated", or "set aside". The generally accepted view regarding these items is that they may be touched though not moved during Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) or Yom Tov (Jewish holiday).[1][2] Some extend this prohibition to the actual handling of these items. Halakha defines various categories of objects or substances which are "set aside" on the Jewish Sabbath, as well as various permissible instances of moving these various muktzeh items. For example, one may not handle money, rocks, twigs, etc. on Shabbat, as these items are muktzeh.

The consensus among the halakhic authorities is that muktzeh is an issur d'rabbanan (a rabbinic prohibition), rather than a d'oreisa (biblical prohibition).

The laws of muktzeh can be divided into two distinct subjects:

General concept

Muktzeh is essentially a restriction on objects that were not 'prepared' before the Sabbath. The absence of preparedness in this sense means that the vast majority of people would not expect to use this particular item or substance on Shabbat.

Categories

There are six main categories of muktzeh,[3] each one with different halakhic ramifications:

See also

References

  1. Rabbi Baruch Chait The 39 Avoth Melacha of Shabbat ISBN 0-87306-586-7 Page 42
  2. Muktzah (part 1) - Shabbat with Aish
  3. Rabbi Baruch Chait The 39 Avoth Melacha of Shabbat ISBN 0-87306-586-7 Page 42


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