Is it permitted to wipe with a pottery shard (cheres) on Shabbat or even on a weekday?
Synopsis
Wiping with a pottery shard is forbidden even on a weekday due to physical danger — it may tear the rectal ligaments. On Shabbat the prohibition is stronger since using a smooth pottery handle (which poses no danger) is preferred even over a stone.
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Does the modern-day permission to carry stones for wiping apply when private indoor bathrooms and pre-prepared paper are available?
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