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#One can untie a double knot that is made on a candy bag given out at shul for a simcha.<ref>Toldot Yitzchak O”C 2:11 </ref> | #One can untie a double knot that is made on a candy bag given out at shul for a simcha.<ref>Toldot Yitzchak O”C 2:11 </ref> | ||
#One may tie a bandage on a wound with a loose double knot if it is meant to be untied within 24 hours. If it is meant to last for more than 24 hours but less than 7 days, one should use a adhesive bandage or a bow knot, however, if that isn't possible then it's permissible.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (in new editions 15:55) </ref> | #One may tie a bandage on a wound with a loose double knot if it is meant to be untied within 24 hours. If it is meant to last for more than 24 hours but less than 7 days, one should use a adhesive bandage or a bow knot, however, if that isn't possible then it's permissible.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (in new editions 15:55) </ref> | ||
# | # According to Ashkenazim, one may tie a head covering with a loose double knot as long as one usually unties it everyday. However, if one usually removes it within [[untying]] the knot then it's forbidden to tie it even if this time one's intent is to untie within 24 hours.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (in new editions 15:55) </ref> According to Sepharadim, one may tie a hair covering with a loose double knot which will last less than a week. <ref> Hazon Ovadia, Page 70; Ach Tov VaHessed, Year 5783, Page 124 </ref> | ||
#A bandage may not be tied using a double knot unless the bandage is meant to be switched daily, in which case, using a loose double knot is permissible.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata, 35:23.</ref> | #A bandage may not be tied using a double knot unless the bandage is meant to be switched daily, in which case, using a loose double knot is permissible.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata, 35:23.</ref> | ||
# It is permissible to tie a double knot on a garbage bag, but one who is strict should be blessed. <ref> Hazon Ovadia, Volume 5, Page 62; Ach Tov VaHessed, Year 5783, Page 124 </ref> | |||
==Wrapping a string== | ==Wrapping a string== | ||
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==Twist ties and Cable ties== | ==Twist ties and Cable ties== | ||
#Some authorities forbid using wire twist ties to close bags unless one plans to undo it within 24 hours.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 14:9 and (15 note 166, in the new edition note 174) quoting Rav Shlomo Zalman </ref> However, others permit.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, Melechat Koshair note 54) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein </ref> It is praiseworthy to avoid using them if they will remain undone for more than 24 hours.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 3, pg 800) </ref> | #Some authorities forbid using wire twist ties to close bags unless one plans to undo it within 24 hours.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 14:9 and (15 note 166, in the new edition note 174) quoting Rav Shlomo Zalman </ref> However, others permit.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, Melechat Koshair note 54) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein; Hazon Ovadia, Page 77; Ach Tov VaHessed, Year 5783, Page 124 </ref> It is praiseworthy to avoid using them if they will remain undone for more than 24 hours.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 3, pg 800) </ref> | ||
#Some poskim permit using plastic cables ties since it is not a knot, but simply tightening.<ref>Chazon Ovadia [[Shabbat]] Part 5 page 75 </ref> | #Some poskim permit using plastic cables ties since it is not a knot, but simply tightening.<ref>Chazon Ovadia [[Shabbat]] Part 5 page 75 </ref> | ||
==Zipties== | |||
# Zipties are permissible on shabbat. <ref> Hazon Ovadia, Page 75; Ach Tov VaHessed, Year 5783, Page 124 </ref> | |||
==Fixing clothing== | ==Fixing clothing== | ||
