May one handle a keli she'melachto l'heter (a utensil whose primary use is for a permitted activity) me'chamah l'tzel (from sun to shade)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits moving such items even me'chamah l'tzel (to protect them from damage or theft), but forbids moving them for no purpose at all. Holy writings and food may be moved even for no purpose.
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