Is it permitted to touch a tree on Shabbat without shaking it?
Synopsis
The Rema permits touching a tree as long as one does not shake it. The Biur Halacha and Gemara clarify that leaning with full force is prohibited but light leaning on a strong tree or person is permitted.
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