Chapter 6 · Carrying and techumin

Carrying via clothing and jewelry

Lesson 47 of 55 16 min

What may one wear outside without an eruv? The Mishnah in "Bameh Ishah Yotzah" (Shabbat ch. 6) distinguishes garments from burden.

Lesson goals

01Distinguish "garment" from "burden"
02Understand the jewelry decree "lest she remove and show"
03Apply to a key, glasses and a watch

The rule

A garment worn normally is not a burden and is permitted. Jewelry a woman might remove to show friends was rabbinically forbidden (Shabbat נ״ז ע״ב (57b)). Glasses for sight are like clothing; a plain key is a burden unless fashioned as an accepted ornament.

Insight

A study framework only - for a practical question, ask a rabbi.

Practice

Check your pockets before going out on Shabbat - a habit that prevents mistakes.

Lesson wrap-up

One pocket check - going out with peace of mind.

Check your understanding

Test yourself before marking the lesson complete.

Question 1 of 3

A garment worn normally -

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