DailyHalacha.com for Mobile Devices Now Available

Halacha is For Refuah Shelemah for
 Yechezkel ben Noam V N'aima & Rivka Violette bat Tefacha
"May hashem bring them and all those who need it, a speedy refua shelema."

Dedicated By
Anon

Click Here to Sponsor Daily Halacha
      
(File size: 490 KB)
Are Garments With Shatnez Mukse?

The Rishonim (early authorities) discuss whether a garment contain Shatnez (prohibited blend of wool and linen) is Mukse on Shabbat. According to MaHaram M'Rotenberg, it is Mukse, citing a proof from the Gemara in Masechet Besa. He argues that since it may not be worn neither on Shabbat nor during the week, it has no permitted function and is Mukse. The Aruch Hashulhan (Rav Yechiel Michel Epstein of Nevarduk, 1829-1908) clarifies that even according to this strict opinion, it is only classified as a "Keli She'm'lachto L'isur," and may be moved to make room or for other permitted functions. On the other hand, the Or Zarua cites the opinion that is not Mukse, since it is still classified as a vessel and has other functions it may serve, such as covering things.

Maran, in Siman 308, cites both opinions as a "Yesh V'Yesh" (Some say… and some say…"). In such a case the Halacha is in accordance with the later citation, which in this case is the lenient position. This is how the Menuhat Ahaba (Rabbi Moshe Halevy, Israel, 1961-2001) understands Maran.

Accordingly, if a person has a Shatnez suit hanging in his closet, it is permitted to move it to gain access to something else, according to both opinions. According to Maran it is not Mukse at all, and even according to the strict opinion, it is only Keli She'm'lachto L'isur which may be moved "L'sorech M'komo."

SUMMARY
A garment containing Shatnez is not Mukse, according to the letter of the law.

 


Recent Daily Halachot...
Is It Permissible To Put Flowers Into Water On Shabbat
Observation on the Melacha of Zorea
Hanukah: The Torah Reading
Hanukah – Lighting Hanukah Candles on Friday Afternoon
Chanukah- If One Forgot to Light
Chanukah Halachot for Women
Chanukah- Lighting the Menorah for Students Studying Abroad
Hanukah – Eulogies, Mourning, Fasting and Visiting Cemeteries
Hanukah: How to Prepare an Oil Menorah
The Procedure for Lighting the Hanukah Candles
Hanukah-The Proper Time to Light the Menorah
Hanukah – Should Hanukah Candles be Lit at a Minyan in an Office?
Hanukah: If the Candles Blew Out After Lighting
Chanukah- If A Person Missed A Night of Lighting The Menorah
Chanukah- Is It Permissible to Use Electric Light and Wax Covered Wicks for the Menorah?
Page of 239
3585 Halachot found