Correction of a Book in the Synagogue
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Question
Is it permissible to write a note in a book belonging to a synagogue if the note will help the learner, such as writing an explanation of a difficult matter or a reference to another place?
Answer
It is forbidden. Only proven errors may be corrected.
Source
Yoreh De'ah 279 and Ba'er HaGolah
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