May one divide the permitted kupot into smaller loads carried in multiple trips to reduce the weight of each trip?
Synopsis
One may not split the permitted kupot into smaller batches carried over multiple trips, as this increases walking distance and makes the activity more publicly conspicuous (avsha milta).
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