Returning a Shelf that Fell from a Cabinet on Shabbat

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What is the ruling on returning a shelf that fell from a cabinet on Shabbat?

Answer

A shelf that fell from a bookcase, which is larger than forty seah [the size of a mikveh, which is a cubit in length, a cubit in width, and three cubits in height – 60x60x180 cm], is prohibited to return to its place due to the prohibition of building.

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