Is one liable for removing hair on Shabbat by hand versus by tool?
Synopsis
The Mechaber forbids removing hair by hand or tool alike, but the Mishnah Berurah clarifies that liability (chiyuv) applies only when using a tool, while by hand one is exempt but still prohibited.
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