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Correction of a Book in the Synagogue

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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