MB 334.2 – MB 334.3 – Saving Property on Shabbos: Moving Muktzeh, Fire & Theft Cases, and Limits of Leniency
Description
This episode explores the Mishnah Berurah’s guidance on saving property when a fire breaks out on Shabbos. We review when muktzeh may be moved to prevent major loss, distinctions between private courtyards and the public domain, and differing opinions on handling money or valuables during emergencies. The shiur compares cases of fire, theft, and rain damage, clarifies when leniencies apply only to neighbors versus those directly endangered, and explains parallels to carrying small distances before nightfall. We also cover conditions for asking a non-Jew to assist, exceptional cases of communal danger, and practical rules for saving food—including how many meals each household member may rescue and when better-quality food may be taken.
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