In today’s “Random Torah” post we take a look at a fascinating Halachah on Shabbat. What is the law with regards to walking with a walking stick when outdoors on Shabbat? Clearly, the law is that one may not carry in a Reshut HaRabim – a public thoroughfare – a place where 600 000 people pass through and is 16 Amot wide (approximately 8 metres). This is the Melachah – the forbidden Shabbat activity known as Hotza’ah or “taking out”. Some say that if 600 000 people do not pass through, it is not treated as a Reshut HaRabim, but this is not the discussion for today’s post. Follow along, because not only is the law an interesting one, but it also gives us an insight into a popular misconception in today’s times!
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