Placing Schach on Flax Strings
Question
Is it permissible to support the s’chach using common flax string sold in stores?
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
Lechatchilah, it is proper not to use it, (since there is a Machlokes regarding this because it is considered a ma’amid miderabbanan.)
Source
According to the Psak of our Rav, HaGaon Rav Amrom Fried shlit”a.
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