Is it permitted to split or pierce reeds/canes on Yom Tov to use them as a roasting spit?
Synopsis
Splitting a reed or cane on Yom Tov to fashion it into a roasting spit is prohibited because it constitutes repairs or modifications of a vessel for immediate cooking use.
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