Reciting 'Baruch Hamavdil' in an Unclean Place
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Question
Entered the restroom on Shabbat, and during his stay there, Shabbat ended, and he has no cut paper. Can he say 'Baruch Hamavdil' and cut paper?
Answer
It is forbidden, but he may cut with his elbow.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 299 and Biur Halacha, Siman 588, Dibur HaMatchil 'Shema'
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