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Reconstruction/Tama 38 in a building with non-Jewish residents

Question

Hello, is it permissible for a Jewish contractor to carry out a reconstruction or Tama 38 program for a building [in Israel] where non-Jews reside?

Answer

Hello,

It is forbidden for a Jewish contractor to do so.

Source

Maimonides, Chapter 10 of the Laws of Idolatry, Halacha 6; Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 151, Se'if 8.

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