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This episode completes Siman 340 of the Mishnah Berurah, covering the melachot of Losh (kneading), Kore’a (tearing), and Tofer (sewing) and their derivatives as they apply to everyday Shabbat situations. Topics include making paste or dough from seeds, tearing paper or earthenware for a purpose, opening sealed letters, and practical halachic guidance on toilet paper on Shabbat—including allowances for human dignity when done in an unusual manner. The episode also explores gluing and separating pages or parchment, when tearing is considered constructive versus destructive, removing wax or glue from letters, separating unintentionally stuck pages, and common cases such as torn clothing, new garments, and incidental tearing without intent.
By Moshe ZeidmanThis episode completes Siman 340 of the Mishnah Berurah, covering the melachot of Losh (kneading), Kore’a (tearing), and Tofer (sewing) and their derivatives as they apply to everyday Shabbat situations. Topics include making paste or dough from seeds, tearing paper or earthenware for a purpose, opening sealed letters, and practical halachic guidance on toilet paper on Shabbat—including allowances for human dignity when done in an unusual manner. The episode also explores gluing and separating pages or parchment, when tearing is considered constructive versus destructive, removing wax or glue from letters, separating unintentionally stuck pages, and common cases such as torn clothing, new garments, and incidental tearing without intent.