Is it permitted to break ceramic vessels (pottery) or cut paper on Yom Tov for use as a cooking surface?
Synopsis
Breaking ceramic vessels or cutting paper on Yom Tov to prepare a cooking surface (such as a grill or pan liner) is prohibited because it constitutes repair of a vessel for immediate use.
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