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#It's permissible to rip open a miniature pack of sugar which is thrown out right after it's opened. <ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 9:4, Tiferet 314:3 citing Or Letzion 2:27:7 and Chazon Ovadia Shabbat v. 5 p. 365 </ref> Similarly, one may rip open a candy wrapper, bandaid wrapper, plastic or paper seal around wine bottles or jars because these are usually ripped and discarded immediately. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 3, pg 833). Chazon Ish (51:11) says that even if you have intent to throw it out, it’s still forbidden because you might end up using it. Additionally, if you don’t empty it right away, the bag acts as a kli in regards to its contents. Finally, the Chazon Ish suggests that your intent is irrelevant; in the end of the day, you’re still making a kli. It should be noted that Minchas Yitzchak 4:82:36 believes that the Chazon Ish was only talking about when you specifically have intent to not throw it out, but he would actually agree that if it is generally thrown out, it would be permitted.<br /> </ref> | #It's permissible to rip open a miniature pack of sugar which is thrown out right after it's opened. <ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 9:4, Tiferet 314:3 citing Or Letzion 2:27:7 and Chazon Ovadia Shabbat v. 5 p. 365 </ref> Similarly, one may rip open a candy wrapper, bandaid wrapper, plastic or paper seal around wine bottles or jars because these are usually ripped and discarded immediately. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 3, pg 833). Chazon Ish (51:11) says that even if you have intent to throw it out, it’s still forbidden because you might end up using it. Additionally, if you don’t empty it right away, the bag acts as a kli in regards to its contents. Finally, the Chazon Ish suggests that your intent is irrelevant; in the end of the day, you’re still making a kli. It should be noted that Minchas Yitzchak 4:82:36 believes that the Chazon Ish was only talking about when you specifically have intent to not throw it out, but he would actually agree that if it is generally thrown out, it would be permitted.<br /> </ref> If one intends to reuse a snack bag then opening it is forbidden. <ref> Hazon Ovadia, Volume 5, Page 375 </ref> | ||
==Packages stapled close== | ==Packages stapled close== | ||
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*The Chazon Ish 51:11 held it is [[boneh]] to open a can and make it useful. | *The Chazon Ish 51:11 held it is [[boneh]] to open a can and make it useful. | ||
*Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe 1:122) holds that in theory if the can is intended to be discarded after its contents are removed then it is like a mere wrapper and not a bona fide kli. Nonetheless, he forbade opening them on Shabbat. See there for his reasons. | *Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe 1:122) holds that in theory if the can is intended to be discarded after its contents are removed then it is like a mere wrapper and not a bona fide kli. Nonetheless, he forbade opening them on Shabbat. See there for his reasons. | ||
*Dor Hamelaktim v. 4 p. 2115 quotes many who forbid opening soda cans including Rav Moshe Feinstein (Haarot Bhalacha 2:45), Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky (Haarot Bhlacha 2:45), Rav Sheinberg (Haarot Bhalacha 2:45), Rav Elyashiv (Orchot Shabbat 11:61, Ashrei Haish 2:31:14), Rav Wosner (Kovetz Mbet Levi v. 6 p. 45), Chut Shani v. 2 p. 274, Shulchan Halevi 8:8, Rav Nevinsal responsa 293:130, and Megilat Sefer 14:4. They also cite Rav Shlomo Zalman (Minchat Shlomo 2:12) and Even Yisrael (Pitchei Halacha 2:45) as lenient.</ref> | *Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank (Tel Harim Makeh Bpatish 3) forbids opening a metal can. Dor Hamelaktim v. 4 p. 2115 quotes many who forbid opening soda cans including Rav Moshe Feinstein (Haarot Bhalacha 2:45), Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky (Haarot Bhlacha 2:45), Rav Sheinberg (Haarot Bhalacha 2:45), Rav Elyashiv (Orchot Shabbat 11:61, Ashrei Haish 2:31:14), Rav Wosner (Kovetz Mbet Levi v. 6 p. 45), Chut Shani v. 2 p. 274, Shulchan Halevi 8:8, Rav Nevinsal responsa 293:130, and Megilat Sefer 14:4. They also cite Rav Shlomo Zalman (Minchat Shlomo 2:12) and Even Yisrael (Pitchei Halacha 2:45) as lenient.</ref> | ||
#Sepharadim may open cans as long as it is meant for one-time use.<ref> Chazon Ovadia, Volume 5, Page 375 </ref> | |||
==Milk Carton== | ==Milk Carton== | ||
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==Non-Food Packages and Envelopes== | ==Non-Food Packages and Envelopes== | ||
#A person should not open an envelope on Shabbat even by asking a non-Jew. One could hint to the non-Jew that he isn't allowed to open it on Shabbat and if he figures out to open it that is permitted.<ref>Mishna Brurah 340:41. Biur Halacha 340:13 s.v. haniyar explains that the Pri Chadash YD 118 holds that opening a letter on Shabbat is kore'ah on a biblical level since the destruction of the envelope is constructive for accessing the letter. The Biur Halacha concludes that this would depend on Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon regarding melacha shein tzaricha lgufa and as such one should be strict not to treat this is a rabbinic prohibition and ask a non-Jew even if it is a mitzvah need.</ref> | #A person should not open an envelope on Shabbat even by asking a non-Jew. One could hint to the non-Jew that he isn't allowed to open it on Shabbat and if he figures out to open it that is permitted.<ref>Mishna Brurah 340:41. Biur Halacha 340:13 s.v. haniyar explains that the Pri Chadash YD 118 holds that opening a letter on Shabbat is kore'ah on a biblical level since the destruction of the envelope is constructive for accessing the letter. The Biur Halacha concludes that this would depend on Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon regarding melacha shein tzaricha lgufa and as such one should be strict not to treat this is a rabbinic prohibition and ask a non-Jew even if it is a mitzvah need. Dor Hamelaktim v. 6 p. 3765 quotes some who are lenient to rip open an envelope on Shabbos in a destructive manner (Brit Olam Koreah 7, Even Yisrael 7:16), but most are strict (Biur Halacha 340:13, Mechzeh Eliyahu 70:16).</ref> | ||
#Some say that if one rips open the envelope package in a destructive fashion it is permitted.<ref>Or Letzion 2:40:5</ref> Some say it is technically permitted to open mail on Shabbat by separating the edges that were glued shut but it is better to ask a non-Jew.<ref>Yalkut Yosef 340:14:5, Yachava Daat 6:24 citing Chacham Tzvi 39</ref> | #Some say that if one rips open the envelope package in a destructive fashion it is permitted.<ref>Or Letzion 2:40:5</ref> Some say it is technically permitted to open mail on Shabbat by separating the edges that were glued shut but it is better to ask a non-Jew.<ref>Yalkut Yosef 340:14:5, Yachava Daat 6:24 citing Chacham Tzvi 39</ref> | ||
# Some poskim permit opening non-food packages in a destructive manner so that the package is ruined if there is there is a need for it on Shabbat.<Ref>Machzeh Eliyahu 70:16</ref> For example, opening a napkin package is permitted. It is preferable not to open a magazine package on Shabbat unless it would disturb one's oneg Shabbat greatly.<ref>[http://www.cckollel.org/parsha_encounters/5769/shelach_69.pdf Rabbi Neihaus]</ref> | |||
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