Is a partition that arose on its own (without human action) or was made on Shabbat valid for eruv purposes?
Synopsis
A partition that formed on its own (e.g., natural features) is valid. A partition made on Shabbat unintentionally (b'shogeg) is fully valid. One made intentionally (b'meizid) is valid only to impose stringency (liability for throwing) but does not permit carrying within it — unless there was already a prior partition that was removed and then restored.
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