Anonymous (Yesh Mi She'omer)
An anonymous halakhic authority cited in the Shulchan Aruch, specifically referenced in Orach Chaim 640:3 with the formula 'Yesh Mi She'omer' (there are those who say). This citation formula indicates an alternative or minority opinion incorporated into the Mechaber's compilation of Jewish law. The authority's specific identity and biographical details remain unknown, as is common for many unnamed sources integrated into the Shulchan Aruch's comprehensive legal corpus.
Works & Contributions (1)
- Cited opinion in Shulchan Aruch OC 640:3
Origin
Geographic origin not yet documented
Historical Context
Decisional Profile
Opinions recorded by category
Topic Coverage
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Shabbat
Daily Life
Prayer
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Tzitzit & Tefillin
Pesach
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Hanukkah
Purim
Holidays
Fasts & Mourning
Most often disagrees with
Rulings (2)
Can a house with boards (no clay coating) be converted to a sukkah by removing the nails or one board per pair?
The boards used in this method must be under 4 tefachim wide.
Are sick people and their attendants exempt from the sukkah?
Attendants are exempt only when the sick person actively needs them at that moment.