Tell me more ×
Mi Yodeya is a question and answer site for those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 6 down vote favorite
1

Are you permitted to Break apart the Chopsticks to use them On Shabbos?

share|improve this question
1  
What about to take the chop sticks and make them usable for those that normally can't use them (taking the paper the come in, folding it up and attaching it to the top with a rubber band. This is also mistama maka b'patish. – Yehoshua Apr 16 at 22:35

2 Answers

up vote 0 down vote accepted

Remember to break your chopsticks and open the packaging before Shabbos. Thank you.

http://www.sushiagogo.com/perplexed.html

share|improve this answer
I love the source!! – SimchasTorah Feb 9 '11 at 23:17
4  
ST, is this an authoritative source? It may be cute, but for Halacha, how can you love such a "source"? – Yahu Feb 10 '11 at 0:17
up vote 8 down vote

Wouldn't it be a clearcut case of "makeh b'patish" (putting the final touch on an object to make it usable)? The chopsticks clearly aren't usable for their intended purpose while they're attached together.

share|improve this answer
Interesting notion. – Adam Mosheh Feb 2 '12 at 6:39
1  
@AdamMosheh "interesting"? I would say it sounds pretty good! Not only interesting – Yehoshua Apr 16 at 22:35

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.