May a person sit in a chair and be carried by others on Yom Tov?
Synopsis
Generally, a person may not go out in a chair on Yom Tov, but if many people need him (to reach the synagogue or learning center) and cannot spare the time, carrying is permitted even on his shoulders, or in a canopy.
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