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Swimming on Shabbat

Question

Is it permitted to swim in a pool and in the sea on Shabbat?

Answer

In the sea, it is forbidden. The custom is not to enter even a pool in any situation.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 329 and Siman 336

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