May one give items to a non-Jew on Shabbat when there is a concern of darkei shalom (peaceful relations) or for a mitzvah purpose?
Synopsis
For the sake of peaceful relations, to deal with a powerful non-Jew, or for a mitzvah such as removing chametz on Pesach, one may give items to or send items via a non-Jewish intermediary.
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