1) The prohibition of Borer only applies when there is a mixture and an "item not wanted" is being removed from within the mixture.
However, if the item is not removed and is simply moved from one place in the mixture to another place in the mixture, but all the items remain "in the mixture", it is permitted. (See Sefer Shvisas HaShabbos; Borer S"K 34)
2) Thus, for example, if one has a ring of keys and is trying to locate a specific key on the ring, it would be permitted to move the other keys to the side until the key needed is located, provided they all remain on the ring throughout.
Of course, if the unwanted keys are removed from the ring in order to locate the desired key, it is prohibited.
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) The cards in an index card box or a Rolodex that contains in it many cards with information on each card may be moved out of the way in order to find a specific card that is needed, as since all the cards remain in the box it isn't considered "removed from the mixture"
Likewise, a single card that was out of the box may be replaced into its proper place even if this will require moving and shuffling the other cards to find the correct location for the card that is now being replaced.
2) If, however, a card is being removed from the card box, it may only be done for immediate use.
It is commonplace in Shuls to have index card boxes containing cards, in alphabetical order, for each member with their names and other pertinent information printed on the card.
A Gabbai in a Shul may remove the cards containing the names of the people to whom he would like to call to the Torah for an Aliyah, provided this is done immediately before the beginning of the Tefilah.
The cards may not be removed on Friday night in preparation for the Aliyos on Shabbos morning.
After Krias HaTorah, when the Gabbai has a pile of cards of all those that received Aliyos, he may not return each card to its proper place as the pile is now considered "a mixture" and sorting them and replacing them would be considered Borer for use at a later time which is prohibited.
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Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers. Taken from the Q & A pages on the Halacha For Today website.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
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Reader's Question:
Is it an aveira (sin) to be worried or nervous, because it says to trust in Hashem as a commandmet and being worried isn't trusting in Hashem.
Answer:
Well, that is an extremely high level, and one that we as frum Jews should strive for our entire lives. If you learn the Sefer Chovos Halevovos (and every frum Jew should read this sefer!) it will help you understand, internalize and make you feel Bitachon as a real thing!
Yes, Hashem is in charge and in total control of this world, and nothing -bad or good- can happen without Him willing it so. Yes, technically we should never worry, and simply place our trust in our all powerful Father in Heaven who loves us and watches over each and every one of us.
As long as you are striving to reach this level, even if it takes you many years or even a lifetime, it isn't an "Aveira" to worry or be nervous. However, if one worries too much and forgets about Hashem and doesnt at least try to place his/her trust in Him, it may indeed be a sin.
This topic is a very exhaustive one, and beyond the scope of an email. I do suggest reading sefarim/books on the topic of Emunah/Bitachon to help you grow in this important area. (Rabbi Avigdor Miller Zatzal has some excellent books on these topics as well as many other Hebrew and English books by many great authors that can be found in any Seforim store. Rabbi Lazer Brody's "Garden of Emunah" is a great choice as well.)
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