May one place tree branches in water on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Rema permits placing tree branches in water on Shabbat provided they have no flowers. With flowers it is forbidden because they open in water. There is a dispute whether 'placing' means returning to existing water or putting in fresh water.
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