Sukkot · Orach Chaim 632

S'chach Material Requirements

9 questions · 15 opinions

Does invalid s'chach (covering) in the middle of a sukkah invalidate the entire sukkah?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Invalid Covering in Middle

Does invalid s'chach on the side of a sukkah invalidate the entire sukkah?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Invalid Covering on Side

Does an open space (air gap) invalidate a sukkah?

2 opinions

Open Space and Air Gaps

When sukkah is divided by invalid covering or open space, what remains valid?

1 opinions

Division of Sukkah

Do invalid s'chach less than four tefachim and adjacent open space less than three tefachim combine to invalidate a sukkah?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Combining Defects

Do two separate sections of invalid s'chach combine to invalidate a sukkah?

1 opinions

Multiple Separate Defects

May one apply the curved wall (dofan akumah) principle when the walls do not reach the s'chach?

2 opinions

Curved Wall Principle Applic…

In a house with ceiling that is lower in the middle (sunken), may invalid s'chach cover the sunken area?

1 opinions

Indoor/Architectural Integra…

Is sleeping under an area of invalid s'chach different from validity of the overall sukkah?

1 opinions

Sleeping Requirements