May one announce property for sale or announce wine for sale on Shabbat?
Synopsis
Announcing property for sale with a threat that non-claimants lose their rights is forbidden as it resembles adjudicating a case. Announcing wine for sale is forbidden as it resembles commerce. There is a leniency for announcing wine where it is scarce (needed for kiddush).
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