Friday, January 20, 2017

halacha - Why is bamboo kosher for schach?


Why is bamboo kosher for schach? I know everyone uses them, but one should not use anything like planed wood which is used for building or straw for thatching roofs. I understand that certain bamboo canes are used for building (even lion cages!) in the countries where they grow, but they are not used in developed countries.


Source: Aruch hashulchan 629:32




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