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Salt and Table Customs

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Is it permitted to place raw meat on bread?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Treatment of Bread

Is it permitted to pass a full cup over bread?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Treatment of Bread

Is it permitted to lean a bowl against bread?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Treatment of Bread

Is it permitted to wash hands with wine?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Use of Beverages

Is it permitted to throw bread?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Treatment of Bread

Is it permitted to throw other foods (non-bread)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Treatment of Food

Is it permitted to sit on a basket full of figs or dried figs?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Respectful Treatment of Food

Is it permitted to use bread as a spoon (to scoop porridge or dip food)?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Use of Bread During a Meal

Is it permitted to flow wine through pipes in honor of a bride and groom?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Permitted Uses of Food for M…

Is it permitted to throw roasted grain (kilayot) and nuts before a bride and groom?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Permitted Uses of Food for M…

Is it permitted to throw wheat grains (chittim) before a bride and groom?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Permitted Uses of Food for M…

Is it permitted to use food (including wine and oil) for non-eating purposes such as anointing the body, sprinkling floors, or medicinal use?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Non-Eating Uses of Food