Shaking off dandruff from a garment on Shabbat
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Question
Is it permitted on Shabbat to remove dandruff from a dark sweater?
Answer
Shalom uVracha
Dandruff that is lying on a garment may be shaken off.
Very small dandruff, which is like dust: according to the Mechaber it is permitted to shake it off, and according to the Rema it is prohibited by Torah law.
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