If there is already a synagogue but no place for study, may residents compel construction of a study hall (beit midrash)?
Synopsis
Some authorities imply obligation to build study hall if synagogue is inadequate, particularly when texts are lacking; Torah study may take precedence over prayer space in some circumstances.
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