May collected money for synagogue construction be redirected to another mitzvah, and does this change once stones and beams are purchased or the synagogue is built?
Synopsis
The Mechaber distinguishes three stages: (1) money collected—may be used for any mitzvah; (2) stones and beams purchased—may only be sold to redeem captives; (3) synagogue built and completed—may not be sold but community must collect funds for redemption.
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