May one borrow at interest to fund Shabbat meals?
Synopsis
The Magen Avraham, citing the Yerushalmi, permits borrowing at interest for Shabbat meals or seudot mitzvah, and the Mishnah Berurah codifies this. The Biur Halacha notes this as well.
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