Under what conditions may a village synagogue be sold, and what restrictions apply to the proceeds?
Synopsis
The Mechaber distinguishes between village synagogues (which may be sold) and city synagogues frequented by outsiders (which may not). The authority of the shiva tuvei ha'ir in public assembly can release the proceeds for any use. The Rema adds rules about public announcement of sale.
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