Is anointing one's entire body and receiving a full-body massage on Shabbat permitted for pleasure?
Synopsis
Anointing and massaging for pleasure (not therapy) is permitted on Shabbat, but with a modification (shinui) from weekday practice, and vigorous massage is prohibited.
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