Is it permitted to use a sponge to absorb and collect liquid from a broken barrel on Shabbat?
Synopsis
Using a sponge near wine or oil to collect it is forbidden on Shabbat, even with a handle that prevents squeezing concerns, due to the weekday-activity prohibition.
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