In a place where hirhur (Torah contemplation) is permitted (e.g., the middle room of a bathhouse), may one also issue a halachic ruling?
Synopsis
The middle room of a bathhouse is not forbidden for hirhur; does this mean one may also rule on halachic questions there?
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