May one make a fire (mdurah) for a post-partum woman on Shabbat, and for how long after birth?
Synopsis
A fire may be made for a yoledet for 30 days after birth, even in summer, because cold is dangerous for her. Dispute whether this 30-day rule for fire is unique or whether it follows the general 3/7/30 framework.
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