Taking a Lost Item That Is About to Be Discarded

Returing lost objects

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Question

Periodically, the gabbai in the synagogue throws away items left by people. Is it permissible to take them just before he throws them away?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

If the gabbai is acting according to the law by discarding them, [for example, if the gabbai announced that items left in the synagogue will be discarded after a certain time, or he discards items that have remained unclaimed for a long time], it is permissible to take the items for yourself.

Source

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Ovadia Fried, shlita

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