Rabbi Yigal Cohen Explains Jewish Law on Repairing Loose Sewing Threads on Shabbat

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of Yevia Omer institutions and member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, addresses a practical halachic question regarding the 39 forbidden labors on Shabbat, specifically focusing on sewing and tearing. The discussion centers on the permissibility of reinforcing a loose sewing thread found on a garment during Shabbat. Rabbi Cohen clarifies the distinction between the acts of sewing and tearing in Jewish law and explains under what circumstances strengthening a loose thread is allowed or prohibited. This guidance is part of a daily halacha segment aimed at providing practical religious rulings for observant Jews. The article was published on August 18, 2026, by Chaim Levin and includes a photo of Rabbi Cohen. Readers are invited to join a WhatsApp group for further halachic discussions and to follow the source for more updates.