יום ב Date: 22 Av, 5774 (8/18/14) – MoedKatan#7 {Tani}

SAFETY FIRST

[7a top] Braisa: On Chol Hamoed, if a courtyard wall is leaning into the public domain in a precarious way, one should demolish and rebuild it in the usual manner. This allowance is due to the danger that it might collapse and injure pedestrians.

T’s Lesson: We must make sure that our personal property will not harm anyone (as we are liable for the wellbeing of others). Even if we see dangerous objects or obstacles in the street, we should take care to remove them so no one else would get hurt. We are responsible for each other and should always look out for one another’s safety and security.