May one stand on cushions or pillows of leather on Yom Kippur?

Yom KippurAfflictions

Synopsis

Standing on leather cushions or pillows to avoid ground contact is technically permitted, but one who is stringent about avoiding it will be blessed.

Early Acharonim
Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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