What activities are prohibited during bein hashemashot?
Synopsis
During bein hashemashot one may not tithe certain produce, immerse vessels, light candles, or make an eiruv techumin. However, one may tithe demai, insulate hot food (without adding heat), and make an eiruv chatzeirot.
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