Is gluing papers or skins together on Shabbat considered sewing, and is separating glued items considered tearing?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that gluing papers or skins is a toldah of sewing (chayav), and separating them with constructive intent is a toldah of tearing (chayav). The acharonim clarify conditions and exceptions.
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