Is it permitted to crush snow or ice on Shabbat to produce water?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits crushing snow or ice into small pieces to produce water, but permits placing them into a cup of wine or water to melt, or allowing them to melt in the sun or by a fire.
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