May one read secular literature, war stories, or romantic works on Shabbat or weekdays?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits reading secular literature, war books, and romantic works on Shabbat and even on weekdays. The Rema distinguishes between foreign languages (prohibited) and Lashon HaKodesh (permitted for non-romantic works).
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