Washing Fruits on Shabbos
Question
Shalom Rabbi,On Shabbos, is it okay to wash fruits and vegetables, for example, a cucumber with dirt on it or leafy greens, or is that considered borer?Does it make a difference how dirty they are or what the dirt is?Thank you very much.
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
If the washing is done close to the time of eating, it is permitted.
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