May one lower fruit from a roof through a trapdoor on Shabbat when rain is coming?
Synopsis
The Mechaber forbids lowering fruit through a trapdoor on Shabbat (though it is permitted on Yom Tov) because it is unnecessary exertion for Shabbat. Covering the fruit is permitted.
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