Chapter 84 – Laws Concerning Carrying Garments or Ornaments on the Sabbath

84.1)  Do not walk out in a public premise or a karmelit (neither public nor private) carrying a garment or an ornament.

84.2) Certain ornaments are forbidden to be carried in a public premise. (See source for details, or consult a rabbi.)

84.3) You may carry out a silver key on the Sabbath; but not eye glasses with a silver frame.

84.4) Do not put a cloth over your veil or hat on the Sabbath unless you are using the cloth so as not to be annoyed by the rain.

84.5) A lame person may walk with a cane.

84.6) A person fettered with chains may walk out with them.

84.7) Do not walk on stilts.

84.8) You may walk out with a cast.

84.9) You may walk out with cotton in your ear if it is medically necessary.

84.10) A woman may not walk out with sanitary napkins on.

84.11) You may raise your garments to keep them from getting muddy while walking. But, do not lift them too high.

84.12) You may walk out with two garments on the Sabbath, one above the other, if it is your habit to do so or if someone needs the other        garment.

84.13) If you walk out with two belts, wear the cheapest belt underneath the more expensive one.

84.14) If you wear a handkerchief, make sure not to make two knots in it, one above the other.

84.15) It is debatable as to whether you may wear gloves on the Sabbath. A muff is preferable to gloves.

84.16) You may wear a tallit, if it is worn correctly.

84.17) Do not walk out with a torn strap or string in a garment that requires two straps or strings.

84.18) You may wear a toupee or fake hair on the Sabbath.

84.19) Some amulets may be worn on the Sabbath. Consult a rabbi for specifics.

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