Does a non-Jew who has no foot traffic (drisas regel) over the Jews restrict them?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that if two separate courtyards share only a window (no foot traffic between them), a non-Jew in one courtyard does not restrict two or more Jews in the other. No rental is required.
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When does a non-Jew living in a shared courtyard restrict the Jewish residents from carrying?
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Does renunciation (bitul reshut) by the Jews to one of their number suffice in place of renting from the non-Jew?
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Must one specify to the non-Jew that the rental is for the purpose of eruv/carrying, or may one rent without explanation?
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What is the minimum monetary value required for renting domain from a non-Jew for eruv purposes?
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Can a non-Jew retract his rental of domain to Jews for eruv purposes?
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If rented from a non-Jew for a specified time that expires, must one re-rent and also re-make the eruv?
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If the non-Jew re-rents his dwelling to a third party during the rental period, does the original rental remain valid?
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When multiple Jews live in one courtyard, must each one rent separately from the non-Jew?
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