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Is this permitted?
When I visit people on shabbas I would like to bring pictures to show them. These would be pictures of my property, showing a field, trees, plants, exterior of a bungalow, people and animals. Also pictures of a lake and a guest lodge in the neighborhood.
The situation came up because people commonly ask me if I have been out of town. These pictures are of the place where I go. I would like to show the pictures.
The pictures themselves are not a problem, as long as you are not carrying
them in a place without an eruv (if you are carrying them outside your
house) and if the purpose of carrying them is not for any business related
purpose. If you just want to show someone pictures of your last trip to
Israel or something like that, then it is fine.
Be well,
Rabbi Litt
