May one place a vessel of hot water on one's stomach on Shabbat?
Synopsis
Placing a vessel of hot water on one's stomach is forbidden, both on Shabbat (lest it spill and one bathes in hot water) and even on a weekday (danger of scalding). However, warming a dry garment and placing it on one's stomach is permitted.
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