MB 308.41 - 308.45 - Shabbat Carrying Laws: Assisting Children, Public Domains, and Playing with Objects

Moshe Zeidman

MB 308.41 - 308.45 - Shabbat Carrying Laws: Assisting Children, Public Domains, and Playing with Objects

Moshe Zeidman

May 16, 2025 · 00:20:38

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In this episode, we explore the laws surrounding carrying children on Shabbat, especially in public or semi-public spaces without an eruv. We examine key distinctions between assisting a child in walking versus carrying, the rabbinic principles behind carrying people, and common scenarios like shoulder-carrying and children with bags. The episode also touches on playing with balls on Shabbat and related concerns about movement and domain boundaries.