Finding in the Synagogue
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Question
I found money in the synagogue, and it has no identifying marks. Can I take the money, or does it belong to the synagogue?
Answer
They are yours.
Source
Mishna Berura, Orach Chaim, Siman 154, Se'if Katan 59: "If one finds an item in the courtyard of a synagogue or in the synagogue, it belongs to him. We do not say that the courtyard acquires for the sanctuary, as the courtyard acquires like a hand, and the sanctuary does not have a hand. (Magen Avraham in the name of Agudah and see in the comments of R' Akiva Eiger) In the book Magen Giborim, it is written that there are different opinions among the early commentators on this matter, see there."
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