May a person sit at the entrance of an alleyway (beneath the korah) with an object in hand?
Synopsis
Even though the sub-korah space is technically permitted for use, one may not sit there habitually with an object — because there is no visible distinction between that position and the reshut harabim, creating risk of inadvertent transfer.
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