When a pot on a kirah with coals is covered with cloths that touch the pot, is this considered hatmanah even though the cloths themselves do not add heat?
Synopsis
Cloths that do not add heat on their own become heat-adding when placed on a pot that sits over fire, because the fire underneath adds heat through the cloths. However, if the cloths do not touch the pot (e.g., a wide utensil is placed over the pot first), it is not considered hatmanah.
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