May a synagogue be converted into a study hall (beit midrash), and vice versa?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that a synagogue may be converted to a beit midrash but not the reverse, since a beit midrash has greater holiness. Acharonim debate whether this applies to a private beit midrash in someone's home.
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