May a non-Jew, deaf-mute, imbecile, or child knead or bake the Matzot Mitzvah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber forbids using non-Jews, deaf-mutes, imbeciles, or children for kneading or baking the Matzot Mitzvah. This requires active Jewish supervision and intent for the mitzvah.
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