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# Anything needed for protecting of the city is provided by all residents except Torah scholars be cause their Torah protects. However, if the city needs a communal resource fixed then even Torah scholars are obligated to contribute. Nevertheless, the Torah scholars should not perform menial labor in front of the public eye. <ref> S"A CM 173:4 </ref> | # Anything needed for protecting of the city is provided by all residents except Torah scholars be cause their Torah protects. However, if the city needs a communal resource fixed then even Torah scholars are obligated to contribute. Nevertheless, the Torah scholars should not perform menial labor in front of the public eye. <ref> S"A CM 173:4 </ref> | ||
# A Torah scholar who disgraces [[mitzvot]] and lacks fear of Hashem is considered one of the regular members of the congregation. <ref> S"A CM 243:3 </ref> | # A Torah scholar who disgraces [[mitzvot]] and lacks fear of Hashem is considered one of the regular members of the congregation. <ref> S"A CM 243:3 </ref> | ||
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