May one close a box or vessel containing flies on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Rema rules one must be careful not to close a small box or vessel with flies inside on Shabbat because it is a pesik reisha (inevitable consequence) that they will be trapped. Some are lenient when the flies would escape upon opening.
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