Reaping and Walking on Grass during Shabbat

Uprooting or severing any living plant or vegetation, or a part of it, from its source of growth.

Violation occurs even if a part of a plant is removed, such as a leaf or when a plant takes root.

Preventing plant growth, such as blocking sunlight or artificially stopping it, is not considered reaping (קוצר).

Reaping (קוצר) is not the opposite of planting (זורע).

Turning off a sprinkler on Shabbat isn't reaping (קוצר) unless it alters water flow to other parts of the garden

Reaping (קוצר) only applies after a plant has taken root.

Reaping (קוצר) can apply even to fully ripened fruit still attached to a tree.

Kicking or blowing away dandelion seeds is considered reaping, since the seeds encourage new growth.

Generally, walking on grass on Shabbat is permitted, unless it involves significant disturbance or tearing.

While walking on long grass is permitted, running on it might be considered a prohibited action because it causes a direct impact on the grass.

A widely respected code of Jewish law, providing guidance on various aspects of Jewish life and practice.

An action that leads to a forbidden outcome.

An action with uncertain or unintentional consequences.

Another fundamental Jewish legal code. It evaluates actions based on the entire process, not just individual steps.

An example used in Jewish law to illustrate the difference between single step actions and whole processes, where each step isn't forbidden it itself but the result of the whole process is considered forbidden.

A preferred method of navigating grass according to Jewish law, versus running, because it less likely causes damage.

A resulting action that even if not satisfying or desirable, still occurs.

Jewish law considers methods of cutting grass that are not the norm or destructive to be an issue.

Work not needed for the product itself.

In Jewish law, the act of smelling ripe fruit while it is still attached to the tree is forbidden.

Smelling flowers while they are still connected to the plant usually permitted in Jewish law.

A rabbinical prohibition.

A commentary on the Shulchan Aruch, providing further clarification and details, giving deeper insights into existing Jewish laws.

Climbing down from a tree above 10 inches from the ground on Shabbat is permissible, even if climbed up earlier.

Specific rules on using trees on Shabbat, differentiating between direct, indirect, and double usage of the tree.

Direct interaction with the tree itself, such as hanging something on it, is prohibited.

Climbing on a dead tree might be prohibited, as some interpretations consider it unclear if the tree is alive.

Using an object attached to the tree, like a nail or hook, is also prohibited.

Children climbing trees and climbing down on Shabbat doesn't carry a penalty.

Using something that's further removed from a tree, such as something stored in a basket hanging from a hook on a tree, is permitted.

Riding an animal on Shabbat is prohibited due to the potential for inadvertently pulling off branches.

Climbing a tree is prohibited on Shabbat due to the tree being considered "muqetz" (prohibited) and potential for breaking branches.

Intentionally climbing onto an animal on Shabbat is permitted and you are allowed to climb down from it.

If intentionally climbing a tree on Shabbat, one must remain in the tree until Shabbat ends.

Using a wagon attached to an animal on Shabbat is not discussed in the text if it is permitted or not.

Rabbinic restrictions on trees only apply to parts of the tree that extend more than 10 inches above the ground.

If climbing a tree on Shabbat inadvertently, one can climb down.

Using a hammock or tire swing attached to poles in the ground is permitted to set up and use (on Shabbos).

Restrictions apply to fruit bearing and barren trees, regardless of if they are living or dead. Restrictions specifically apply to portions of the tree higher than 10 inches off the ground.

Using a hammock or tire swing directly attached to a tree with rope is prohibited (on Shabbos).

Using a hammock or tire swing attached to a hook on a tree is permitted (to use, but not set up)

The system of tire and rope is to be seen as a single unit. This influences Shabbat rules.

Rules for handling pets and animals on the Jewish Sabbath.

Leashes are allowed on Shabbat, but must be 3 tefachim off the ground.

Muzzles or ID tags are not permitted on Shabbat for benefit of animals.

Animals may not transport items from public to private property.

Most authorities consider pets as موקצה on Shabbat.

Trapping a previously free animal is prohibited on Shabbat.

Domesticated, obedient animals considered trapped are permitted; wild animals, rebellious are prohibited.

Treating sick, injured animals is permissible on Shabbat, but causing harm or ending a life is not.

A dead animal found on Shabbat is موקצה (restricted).

Collecting scattered fruits/substances. Requires at least two items.

Gathering for useful purposes (like wheat for bread) is permissible.

Gathering items to throw out is not permitted.

Apples already fallen before Shabbat are not restricted.

Prohibited gathering only in the location where items grew.

Only restricted when items are gathered for the first time.

This action is generally not considered a violation of 'Maamar', a specific principle about harvesting.

Even if the fruits are already gathered, stringing them together in a location other than where they grew is restricted by the law.

Natural resources like salt, rocks, gold, and diamonds are included in the category of things that 'grow from the ground'.

Items like plastic are not considered to be part of 'Maamar' harvesting laws, as they are not products of natural growth.

Violation of 'Maamar' occurs only when the item is in its original natural state.

Cotton shirts in a field, despite being part of a process, do not implicate the violation of 'Maamar'.

Wooden toys are not subject to Maamar restrictions as they are processed from their raw stage.

Other actions, like preparing for Shabbat activities, need to be considered, separate from Maamar violations.

Re-gathering is a problem if the second gathering is of greater quality than the initial one.

Scattered fruit in a backyard setting has potential for 'Ovdah D'Chol' and other rules. It's not straightforward.

Ovdah D'Chol is a rabbinic prohibition often related to actions that could lead to a prohibited activity.

If fruit is mixed with stones whilst gathering it is a violation of 'Borar' (selecting).