Do the saving permissions for fires also apply to saving items from water or other destructive forces?
Synopsis
The Mechaber extends all fire-saving permissions to water and other destructive forces as well.
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How much food may the occupants of a burning house save from a fire on Shabbat?
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May one handle muktzeh items (such as money) to save them from a fire or from bandits on Shabbat?
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May one save coarser bread after having already saved fine bread, or vice versa, from a fire on Shabbat?
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May one save food from a fire on Shabbat for use on Yom Kippur, a Yom Tov, or the following Shabbat?
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How much food may one save for a sick person, elderly person, or a glutton — the same as for a typical person?
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Does the three-meal food limit apply when all food is carried in a single container?
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May one save utensils and vessels needed for that day from a fire?
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May one wear multiple layers of clothing and make multiple trips to save them from a fire?
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