Carrying a Rav-Kav on Shabbat
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Question
I walk to the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Shabbat, but on the way back, I take the train after Shabbat ends. My question is whether I can put the Rav-Kav in my bag before Shabbat and then walk with it to the Western Wall, and after Shabbat ends, use it on the train.
Answer
Hello,
The Rav-Kav is considered muktzeh and it is forbidden to carry it on Shabbat.
As far as I know, there was an arrangement with the transportation companies in Jerusalem that allowed travel immediately after Shabbat from the Western Wall without immediate payment, provided that payment is made later. It is necessary to check if this arrangement still exists and if it applies to the train.
[Additionally, it is important to check if there is an eruv in the Old City area. If there is no eruv, it is forbidden to carry any items, even if they are not muktzeh].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 308.