May one break pottery or tear paper on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits breaking pottery or tearing paper because it is like preparing a vessel. The Mishnah Berurah adds that if one is particular about the size, it also involves the melachah of mechatech (cutting to measure).
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