Can ladders placed against opposite sides of a ten-handbreadth wall allow two courtyards to join in one eruv?
Synopsis
Ladders placed against a dividing wall can serve as a functional 'doorway' between two courtyards. The question concerns the requirements for the ladders and the effect of the wall's width.
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