Chair as a Sign When Eating with Wife in Niddah
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Question
Can an empty chair placed between the husband's and wife's places during a meal serve as a sign to permit joint eating during niddah?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
Yes, a chair placed between them is also effective. It is not only an item placed on the table.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 195
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