MB 317.2 - 317.3 - Shabbat Knots & Clothing Repairs: Laws on Straps, Belts, and Garment Closures

Moshe Zeidman

MB 317.2 - 317.3 - Shabbat Knots & Clothing Repairs: Laws on Straps, Belts, and Garment Closures

Moshe Zeidman

July 24, 2025 · 00:16:44

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Explore the practical halachic rulings around handling shoes, sandals, belts, and clothing on Shabbat. Learn what’s permitted and prohibited when reinserting straps, tying garments, or making temporary fixes — and understand when these acts fall under the category of Makeh B’Patish (completing a vessel) or tying forbidden knots. This episode offers detailed, clear guidance on day-to-day situations like slipping shoe straps, tying belts, or unfastening laundry knots.