Is it permitted on Erev Shabbat (while still daytime) to place a vessel containing cold food on top of a warm pot?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that placing a cold vessel on top of a warm pot before Shabbat is permitted, since this does not constitute insulating with something that adds heat. All major authorities agree on this basic permit.
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