Must one leave bread crumbs on the table, and is it forbidden to bring a whole loaf to the table?
Synopsis
One should leave bread crumbs on the table. However, one should not bring a whole loaf of bread to place on the table if crumbs are already present, as this appears to be setting a table for idolatry.
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