Is it permitted to whiten stones (tiles/bricks) on Yom Tov in order to cook or bake upon them?
Synopsis
Whitening stones or tiles for use as a cooking surface on Yom Tov is prohibited because the heating process strengthens them, constituting a prohibited repair of a vessel.
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