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From: Russell Hendel <rhendel@saber.towson.edu>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 22:57:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: Shabboth Belts are garments

Shalom Krischer in mjv32n33 writes
>>>
Wait a minute, AFAIU a "shabbos belt" (one where the buckle has been
modified to use a key instead of the usual clasp) is allowed ONLY
because it too is a "non normal" way of carrying ("k'liacher yad"
{literally "as if on the back of the hand" ie "non normal method of
carrying"}), and as such, both methods "rely" on the same heter.
>>>

My understanding is that a Shabbos belt is permissable because it is A
GARMENT(if it is made properly).  You can wear a shabbos belt for the
same reason you can wear shoes and glasses. As for the key if it is an
integrated intrinsic functioning part of the garment there is no problem

Russell Jay Hendel; Phd ASA
RHendel@Towson.Edu; Math, Towson
Moderator Rashi is Simple
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