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Opening a can on Yom Tov

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Question

Is it permitted to open cans on Yom Tov?

Answer

Shalom u-vracha 

It is forbidden. By doing so one transgresses the prohibitions of "mechatech" (cutting to a precise measure) and of creating a new utensil (a vessel).

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