Writing with Challah Baked in the Shape of Letters
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Question
We have a celebration, and challahs were made in the shape of different letters. Is it permissible on Shabbat to place the challahs next to each other to form different phrases such as 'Mazal Tov', the names of the celebrants, and the like?
Answer
It is forbidden.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 340, paragraphs 3-4).
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