May one begin a sea voyage within three days of Shabbat for a mitzvah purpose?
Synopsis
When travel is for a mitzvah, the prohibition on beginning a sea voyage close to Shabbat is relaxed, even on Erev Shabbat itself. The traveler should stipulate that the captain stop on Shabbat.
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