MB 31292 - 313.1a - Halachic Boundaries on Shabbat: Bodily Functions in Fields, Muktzah Use, and the Laws of Temporary Construction

Moshe Zeidman

MB 31292 - 313.1a - Halachic Boundaries on Shabbat: Bodily Functions in Fields, Muktzah Use, and the Laws of Temporary Construction

Moshe Zeidman

June 5, 2025 · 00:22:33

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In this episode, we explore the laws surrounding bodily functions in fields on Shabbat, focusing on concerns of inadvertently performing prohibited labor like leveling or fertilizing the ground. We also cover the permissibility of constructing makeshift seating for this purpose. Later, we examine the halachic nuances of moving and placing items like stoppers, bolts, and shutters on Shabbat—highlighting when such actions may or may not constitute building.