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Culture18:15 · Aug 8

Rabbi Benjamin Hotah Explains If Guests Can Host Friends in Hotel Rooms or Pools

By כיכר השבת
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Benjamin Hotah presents a daily brief halachic segment on Kikar HaShabbat, addressing contemporary Jewish law questions. In a recent episode, he discussed whether it is permissible to host a friend in a hotel room or at the hotel pool during the Bein Hazmanim period, a time between yeshiva semesters.

The segment, titled "Halacha in 60 Seconds," aims to clarify practical Jewish law and customs in a concise format. Rabbi Hotah's explanation focuses on the laws of theft and property rights, particularly concerning renting accommodations like hotel rooms or cabins and inviting friends to join.

The video segment is part of a daily series that summarizes halachic rulings relevant to everyday situations. The article also references other current news items, such as a dangerous parasite in the Sea of Galilee and a body found in Bat Yam, but the main focus remains on the halachic question about hosting friends in hotel facilities.

Viewers are encouraged to watch the video for the detailed ruling and practical guidance on this issue.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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First: Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 8

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