Up to what point does a visiting Jew retain 'guest' (orach) status that exempts him from being counted as a domain-holder — and does frequency of visits affect this?
Synopsis
The Mishnah Berurah and Aruch HaShulchan discuss whether a regular fair visitor (who returns frequently) loses guest status immediately upon arrival, or whether guest status lasts up to thirty days regardless of frequency.
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