December 12, 2025 · 00:17:17
In this episode, we finish the siman discussing plants and trees on Shabbos, beginning with the laws of dried fruits still attached to dried or living branches. Even when fruit appears detached for tumah, halachically it is still considered attached for Shabbos regarding plucking. We review cases where plants take root in odd locations—like onions under collapsed debris—and when removing them creates biblical liability.The second half focuses on the rules of using trees: direct use is prohibited, but “side-of-the-side”—an object leaning on something attached to the tree—may be permitted. Practical examples include ladders, pegs, baskets, and hammocks. We clarify when leaning on a tree is allowed (healthy individuals) and when it is prohibited (someone weak who relies on the tree). Any situation that causes the tree to move is forbidden for everyone.