What is the status of an object less than three tefachim tall in the reshut ha-rabbim?
Synopsis
An object less than three tefachim tall in reshut ha-rabbim is considered part of the ground and retains reshut ha-rabbim status, even if it is thorns or dung that people avoid stepping on.
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