May one jump over a stream of water on Shabbat?

ShabbatConduct on Shabbat

Synopsis

The Mechaber permits jumping over a stream even a wide one, and says it is better to jump than to walk around it so as not to add extra walking. Walking through the water is forbidden lest one come to squeeze one's garments.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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