Rabbi Yonoson Benzur's new sefer on hilchos
muktza in Hebrew is a celebration for the Torah world.
the sefer contains over twelve hundred pages in three
volumes. The first two volumes are arranged based on the
simanim of the Shulchan Oruch, from
siman 308 through siman 312. Rabbi Benzur
skillfully portrays the halachic definitions of
muktza based on a comprehensive analysis of the
sugyos of Shas, thorough research into the
opinions of the Rishonim and Acharonim and a complete study
of the decisions of the gedolei haposkim of our time.
Over 400 sugyos are discussed in a clear and orderly
fashion.
The third volume deals with the decisions of the gedolei
hador and details their halachic reasoning. In
addition, the volume contains many responsa dealing with
contemporary muktza issues. A special section of this
volume deals with some 80 common muktza situations
including medical needs, technology issues, business
materials, child care and many more real-life examples.
A highlight of the sefer is undoubtedly the Muktza
Index, containing over 1300 listings, with piskei
halachah and detailed source references. B'ezras
Hashem the Muktza Index will soon be translated
into English.
Few seforim have earned so many warm words of
encouragement and approbation from the gedolim of our
times. HaRav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg calls the sefer
" . . . a great composition . . . deep and encompassing."
HaRav Scheinberg specifically praises the halachic
conclusions section, calling it an important work that will
undoubtedly be of great benefit to every Jewish home. HaRav
Nissim Karelitz writes that the fruits of the author's
writing are "rich . . . showing true greatness in knowledge
and organization." HaRav Sternbuch admires the rarity of such
a work that so beautifully compiles hilchos muktza.
"One who studies the sefer will receive great benefit
and acquire full knowledge of these halachos" says the
rav. HaRav Tzvi Weber writes, "I have reviewed the
sefer and found in it great pleasure especially from
the Muktza Index which deals with many newly-discussed
topics.
Let us end the brocho of Rav Halberstam: "May the
author be blessed to continue bringing forth many more holy
fruits."
