Halachot and Customs
Moving a Vase with Flowers on Shabbat
Question
Before Shabbat began,
I placed the flower vase on the Shabbat table. If, during the meal, I want to move it to another table or room, is it permitted to move the vase of flowers on Shabbat?
Thank you
Answer
Greetings,
A vase containing cut flowers with water may be moved on Shabbat.
Sources: see Ohr L'Tzion, part 2 (page 257), Chazon Ovadia, Shabbat, part 3 (pages 25-26), and Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata, part 1 (chapter 26, section 25).
With blessings,
Hillel Meirs
