Can two half-loaves be connected together to serve as a whole loaf for blessing purposes?
Synopsis
If one has two half-loaves and no whole bread, they may be connected together with wood or other material so the connection is not visible, and the connected loaves have the legal status of a whole bread. This is permissible even on Shabbat.
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