Is carrying permitted on Yom Tov when done for a need or benefit of the holiday?
Synopsis
Carrying is permitted on Yom Tov when done for the sake of food preparation or general holiday need. The principle 'mipnei shehutrah hatzaah l'tzorech achila hutreh shela l'tzorech' allows carrying even when not strictly for eating/drinking purposes.
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