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The mandate to rest on Shabbos also precludes having work done for us by gentiles, under specific conditions.
May one send Priority, Express or 2nd Day Mail on Friday? What about ordering through Amazon Prime?
What may one say (or dictate) when scheduling shipping without violating Shabbos by proxy?
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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 32 |
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