Time of Synagogue Sanctification
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Question
A synagogue has been built but prayers have not yet been held there. Is it beneficial to make a condition before the first prayer, or must it be done specifically at the time of construction as stated in Shulchan Aruch, Siman 151? What is the wording of the condition to be made?
Answer
Shalom Rav
A condition is effective until prayers have been held in the synagogue.
There is no specific wording for the condition in the halachic authorities.
The condition should express that the use of the synagogue for prayer does not establish the place as holy, but rather as an ordinary building that is also used for prayer.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 151