Books at Risk of Being Destroyed
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Question
Hello and good month! Walking down the street on Shabbat, it started to rain, and I saw a box with holy books on the sidewalk under the open sky, with a price listed for each book and a box for payment attached. All the books will be lost immediately due to the rain. Does this make them ownerless, and can they be taken?
Answer
Hello,
It is a person's duty, when seeing their fellow's property at risk of being lost, to ensure its return. Therefore, one should cover them to protect them.