Is it forbidden to attend to mundane matters on Shabbat even when no melacha is involved?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits pursuing mundane concerns on Shabbat even without performing melacha, such as inspecting one's property to see what needs doing the next day, or walking to the edge of town to rush to the bathhouse after Shabbat. The Rema extends this to walking to find a horse, ship, or wagon for departure.
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