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What makes placement (hanachah) proper for Shabbos (שבת) liability - is it about the act itself or about changing domains? The shiur analyzes how the principle of kluta k'mishun chadamya (temporary placement equals permanent) interacts with the daled al daled requirement through a detailed comparison of Rishonim, revealing fundamental disagreements about whether hanachah is a separate melachah component or just defines proper domain transfer.
This shiur provides a comprehensive examination of the Gemara (גמרא)'s discussion regarding the requirements for liability in carrying on Shabbos (שבת), focusing on the principle of kluta k'mishun chadamya and the requirement of makom daled al daled. The Gemara establishes that one needs makom daled al daled for proper hanachah (placement), with Rashi (רש"י) explaining this gives proper machshava (intention) for placement, while Ben and Tom describe it as the derech hanachah (proper way of placement), and the RI characterizes it as a sevara and posek. The discussion centers on Rabbi Akiva's position that kluta k'mishun chadamya applies, meaning temporary placement is considered as permanent placement. The fundamental question explored is how this principle affects the requirement for makom daled al daled and whether it addresses the issue of shinui reshuyos (change of domains) or the ma'aseh hanachah (act of placement).
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