Covering the Sukkah with Plastic on Shabbat
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Question
If it rains on Shabbat during the festival of Sukkot, is it permissible to cover the sukkah with plastic to prevent the decorations from being damaged by the rain?
Answer
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It is permissible to spread plastic within 24 cm of the schach, whether above or below it, but care should be taken not to touch the schach with hands, as it is muktzeh.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 639, Se'if Katan 58 and Sha'ar HaTziyun, Se'if Katan 84, and Siman 640, Se'if Katan 25
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