Is one who spits into the wind on Shabbat liable for zoreh (winnowing)?
Synopsis
The Rema rules that one who spits into the wind on Shabbat and the wind disperses the saliva is liable for zoreh (winnowing). The Biur Halacha records significant questioning of this ruling.
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