Is it permitted to write books or Torah novella for oneself on Erev Shabbat, and may a scribe write sacred texts (STaM) for pay?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits writing books for oneself as part of Torah study. The Rema forbids writing for another for payment. The Mishnah Berurah warns STaM scribes not to write for pay unless in pressing circumstances.
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