May one join a desert caravan that will certainly travel and violate Shabbat within three days before Shabbat?
Synopsis
Desert caravans where the group is known to travel on Shabbat are treated similarly to sea voyages. The prohibition applies within three days of Shabbat; earlier in the week is permitted.
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