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Bookshelf Shelves Regarding Genizah

Question

Are the shelves of a bookshelf required for genizah?

Answer

If they were used only for books, they require genizah, but if they are also used for pens and the like, genizah is not required.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 276

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