May the placenta be buried in the ground on Shabbat to warm the infant?
Synopsis
The placenta is hidden to warm the infant, but burying it in the ground on Shabbat is forbidden. Instead, it is placed in oil-filled bowls (for the wealthy) or wool sponges/straw/rags (for the poor).
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