May one remove stones that sank into the ground after rain, if their impression is still visible?
Synopsis
If rain caused stones to sink into the ground but their impression remains visible, one may take them for wiping on Shabbat without concern for the prohibitions of demolishing (soter) or grinding (tochen).
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Is it permitted to carry stones for wiping on Shabbat, and does the permissibility extend to carrying them to a roof (extra effort)?
2 opinions
How many stones may one bring to a fixed vs. non-fixed bathroom location on Shabbat?
3 opinions
May one carry more than a handful of stones on Shabbat when the stone was visibly used for wiping?
3 opinions
Where may one carry stones for wiping on Shabbat — only within a private domain (reshut hayachid) or also from a karmelit?
5 opinions across 3 eras
Does the modern-day permission to carry stones for wiping apply when private indoor bathrooms and pre-prepared paper are available?
3 opinions
May one wipe with a pebble that has grass growing on it?
3 opinions
Is it permitted to handle a clod of earth (regev adamah) for wiping on Shabbat?
2 opinions
Is it permitted to wipe with a pottery shard (cheres) on Shabbat or even on a weekday?
2 opinions
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