When two balconies are offset or at different heights but the offset or height difference is less than three tefachim, can they make a joint eruv?
Synopsis
The principle of lavud (gap less than three tefachim is treated as closed) applies to offset or height differences between balconies. If the offset or height difference is under three tefachim, they are treated as if directly facing/level and a joint eruv is permitted.
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When two balconies (guztraot) protrude from two upper apartments facing each other across a public domain, and a board (nesar) at least four tefachim wide is placed between them, can the two households make a joint eruv?
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When two balconies are not directly facing each other (one is offset east and the other west), can they make a joint eruv via a connecting board?
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When the two households with facing balconies make a joint eruv, what is the status of carrying on the board and the area of the balcony adjacent to the board?
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When two facing balconies have a board connecting them, at what maximum length of board must they make a single joint eruv rather than two separate eruvin?
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When two facing balconies are less than four tefachim apart (no board placed), must they make one joint eruv, or may they still opt for two separate eruvin?
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When two balconies protrude from courtyards (not upper apartments/batim with residents), does the same board rule apply to permit joint eruv?
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