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#Some poskim say that clipping two pieces of clothing together with a pin is forbidden under the melacha of Tofer. Many others, though, argue that is permitted because the pin does not make the two pieces into one but merely holds them close together. <ref>*The Rashbam and Rabbeinu Yoel (Hagahot Mordechai [[Shabbat]] 457) hold that it is permitted to rip something that was sewn together if it is meant to last only for a short time. The Riva, however ({{ibid}}.), argues that it is a | #Some poskim say that clipping two pieces of clothing together with a pin is forbidden under the melacha of Tofer. Many others, though, argue that is permitted because the pin does not make the two pieces into one but merely holds them close together. <ref>*The Rashbam and Rabbeinu Yoel (Hagahot Mordechai [[Shabbat]] 457) hold that it is permitted to rip something that was sewn together if it is meant to last only for a short time. The Riva, however ({{ibid}}.), argues that it is a biblical prohibition of Korei’a (tearing), as there’s no difference whether the stitches were made to be permanent or temporary. Both opinions are quoted by the Rama 317:3. | ||
*Rav Avraham HaLevi, chief rabbi of Egypt in the 17th century (Ginat Veradim O.C. 3:17), applies the above dispute to Tofer as well. In conclusion, he rules that there is a | *Rav Avraham HaLevi, chief rabbi of Egypt in the 17th century (Ginat Veradim O.C. 3:17), applies the above dispute to Tofer as well. In conclusion, he rules that there is a biblical prohibition even for non-permanent Tofer, in accordance with the view of Riva. Tal Orot (5748 edition, Yerushalyim, pp. 304-11) based on a number of Rishonim, argues that non-permanent Tofer should be considered only a rabbinic prohibition. Sheivet HaLevi 4:35 and Tzitz Eliezer 20:18 accordingly are unwilling to permit Tofer just because it is made to be non-permanent. | ||
*Korban Netanel ([[Shabbat]] 7:50) assumes that making two stitches that are not meant to last is forbidden. Thus, he writes that he does not understand the practice of using a pin to hold two pieces of clothing together even if it is meant to be temporary. Mishna Brurah 340:27 agrees. | *Korban Netanel ([[Shabbat]] 7:50) assumes that making two stitches that are not meant to last is forbidden. Thus, he writes that he does not understand the practice of using a pin to hold two pieces of clothing together even if it is meant to be temporary. Mishna Brurah 340:27 agrees. | ||
*Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe 2:84), however, argues that Tofer is violated only when one joins two objects to the extent that they combine to become one object. Thus, [[tying]] two things together, using a button to hold clothes together, or using a pin is not considered Tofer. Chazon Ish (Additions to 340), Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (15:74), and Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 5 p. 138) agree.</ref> | *Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe 2:84), however, argues that Tofer is violated only when one joins two objects to the extent that they combine to become one object. Thus, [[tying]] two things together, using a button to hold clothes together, or using a pin is not considered Tofer. Chazon Ish (Additions to 340), Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (15:74), and Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 5 p. 138) agree.</ref> | ||
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==Adhesive Sticky== | ==Adhesive Sticky== | ||
#Some poskim say that it is permitted to place an adhesive note on a paper if one intends to remove it within 24 hours. Many discourage using a sticky for temporary use since it is usually left there for more than 24 hours.<ref>The Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 10:11) writes that it is | #Some poskim say that it is permitted to place an adhesive note on a paper if one intends to remove it within 24 hours. Many discourage using a sticky for temporary use since it is usually left there for more than 24 hours.<ref>The Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 10:11) writes that it is biblically forbidden to glue two pieces of paper together, as this constitutes a [[toldah]] of Tofer. Shulchan Aruch O.C. 340:14 agrees. Thus, Rabbi Mordechai Willig (Halachipedia Article 5773 #13) holds that it is an issue of Tofer to place an adhesive note on the page of a sefer. | ||
*39 Melachos (Tofer n 8a and p. 822) suggests that as opposed to sewing that may be forbidden if it is temporary (see note 1) because it looks like permanent sewing, gluing two papers together in a way that is clearly temporary is permitted since it does not resemble actual Tofer. Nonetheless, he writes that one should not use adhesive notes because they sometimes are left there for days. Similarly, Rav Hershel Schachter (Halachipedia Article 5773 #13) said that putting a sticky on a piece of paper could be an issue of Tofer unless one intended to remove it a short time afterwards. The [[Shabbos]] Home (p. 78) is lenient if it is removed within 24 hours.</ref> | *39 Melachos (Tofer n 8a and p. 822) suggests that as opposed to sewing that may be forbidden if it is temporary (see note 1) because it looks like permanent sewing, gluing two papers together in a way that is clearly temporary is permitted since it does not resemble actual Tofer. Nonetheless, he writes that one should not use adhesive notes because they sometimes are left there for days. Similarly, Rav Hershel Schachter (Halachipedia Article 5773 #13) said that putting a sticky on a piece of paper could be an issue of Tofer unless one intended to remove it a short time afterwards. The [[Shabbos]] Home (p. 78) is lenient if it is removed within 24 hours.</ref> | ||
