![]() If, however, they are moved within the room they still are dangerous. The Mishnah Berurah cites the Elyah Rabba who feels that the danger is only removed if the nails are moved to an entirely different room. The Prisha, based upon the previous halacha, writes that if one dropped a nail he should sweep the area thereby moving the nail and nullifying its dangerous properties. The Gemara says that if the nails fell to the floor and are then swept to a different area they no longer pose any danger to women.Ĩ. It is therefore permissible to throw one’s nails in a bais medrash or in a men’s mikvah (if these areas are not frequented by women).ħ. The Gemara (Moed Katan 18a) states that throwing nails in a place where women do not frequent is permitted, since there is no concern that a pregnant woman will step on the nails. One should rule stringently in accordance with the view of the Prisha and Ben Ish Chai. The Prisha (241) writes that there should be no difference between toenails and fingernails, both may not be placed in an area where a pregnant woman may step on it.34 A similar ruling can be found in the Ben Ish Chai (Year 2 Lech Lecha 14). Since Chava caused the nails to become removed from the body, the nails are forever dangerous to pregnant women. After Chava caused Adam to sin the nail rescinded and now only covers the ends of our toes and fingers. He explains that when Adam and Chava before they sinned were covered in a hard nail-like membrane. The Beer Heitiv (260:2) cites an interesting explanation as to why stepping on nails can be harmful to pregnant women. Many great tzaddikim, including the Chazon Ish, were particular to burn their nails. It is therefore imperative that one throws the nails down the toilet or in the garbage. Accordingly, the Gemara adds that, “One who burns his nails is a chassid, one who buries them is a tzadik, and one who throws them on the floor in a public place is a rasha.” This teaching is codified by many later day authorities including the Mishnah Berurah (260:6).Ģ. ![]() The reason that the Gemara gives is that a pregnant woman who steps on a nail clipping is in danger of a miscarriage. ![]() The Gemara (Nidah 17a) emphasizes the importance of discarding one’s nail clippings properly. When a question arises a Rabbi should be consulted.)ġ. (This should not be relied upon for practical halacha.
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