Chapter 4 · Muktzeh in depth

Nolad and readiness (muchan)

Lesson 34 of 55 16 min

Something not existing or not ready at Shabbat's onset is "nolad". Understand the famous R. Shimon / R. Yehuda dispute and the halakhic ruling.

Lesson goals

01Define nolad
02Know R. Shimon's approach to muktzeh
03Understand the egg laid on Shabbat

The dispute

R. Yehuda holds muktzeh and nolad apply; R. Shimon is lenient on most muktzeh. On Shabbat the ruling generally follows R. Shimon (Shabbat קנ״ו ע״ב (156b)), but regarding nolad the SA is strict (OC 322:1; 495:4 for Yom Tov).

ביצה שנולדה

An egg laid on Shabbat is forbidden that day (Beitzah ב ע״א (2a)).

Examples

1An egg laid on Shabbat - forbidden
2Broken shards fit for nothing - nolad
3Bones from meat eaten on Shabbat - permitted if fit for animals

Practice

List 3 things that might become "nolad" at home on Shabbat.

Lesson wrap-up

Shabbat begins with what is ready - readiness is part of halakha.

Check your understanding

Test yourself before marking the lesson complete.

Question 1 of 3

An egg laid on Shabbat -

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