Obligation to Collect for Genizah
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Question
I see a large number of newspapers scattered on the floor and know that they contain items that require genizah. It will take me several hours to collect them. Am I obligated to do so?
Answer
If they are scattered on the floor, you must pick up everything you see.
Source
Yoreh De'ah, Siman 276
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