Is it permitted to carry stones for wiping on Shabbat, and does the permissibility extend to carrying them to a roof (extra effort)?
Synopsis
The Sages permitted handling muktzeh stones for wiping on Shabbat out of concern for human dignity (kevod habriyot). This overrides the normal prohibition of muktzeh, and even carrying them to a roof — which involves extra effort — is permitted.
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How many stones may one bring to a fixed vs. non-fixed bathroom location on Shabbat?
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May one carry more than a handful of stones on Shabbat when the stone was visibly used for wiping?
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Where may one carry stones for wiping on Shabbat — only within a private domain (reshut hayachid) or also from a karmelit?
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Does the modern-day permission to carry stones for wiping apply when private indoor bathrooms and pre-prepared paper are available?
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May one remove stones that sank into the ground after rain, if their impression is still visible?
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