May one move a candle on Shabbat by first placing bread on it, thereby making it a basis for both a permitted and forbidden object?
Synopsis
The Mechaber addresses two scenarios: (1) placing bread on the lit candle on Shabbat itself — forbidden; (2) placing bread on the candle before Shabbat — one view permits moving it (since it is a basis for both permitted and forbidden), but the Mechaber rules one should not rely on this. All authorities confirm this final ruling.
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