Sailing on Wednesday
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Question
If we set sail on Wednesday, is it permitted?
Answer
The halachic authorities are divided on this matter. According to the Magen Avraham, it is prohibited, while according to the Vilna Gaon, it is permitted [they differ on whether Wednesday is considered 3 days before Shabbat].
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 248, Paragraph 1); Mishnah Berurah (ibid).
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