If a person says 'erect an eruv for me' (arev li) to a baker/shopkeeper while giving money, is the eruv valid?
Synopsis
When the payer uses the formula 'erect an eruv for me' rather than 'acquire on my behalf,' the eruv is valid, because this language appoints the baker as agent (shaliach) to erect the eruv in whatever manner is legally effective, which is understood to include a free conferral (zikui) as is done for others.
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