How do the positions of the Rambam and Rabbi Asher ben Yehiel differ regarding the essence of the Sukkah mitzvah?
Synopsis
The Rambam emphasizes sitting as the starting moment of the mitzvah, while Rabbi Asher ben Yehiel understands the mitzvah as continuous dwelling including eating and habitation. This distinction affects the proper timing of the blessing.
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