Are Jews Trying to Trick God by Breaking This Rule?

A thin wire stretches across entire cities, allowing observant Jews to carry keys, push strollers, and bring food to friends on Shabbat. But how can a nearly invisible boundary change Jewish law? From the 39 forbidden categories of work to King Solomon, symbolic doorways, shared matzah, and weekly inspections, discover how an eruv works and why it is not simply a loophole designed to trick God.

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