Regarding ink stains on paper and their ritual impurity status (tumah)

Date: 7 Elul 5595

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer, Rakendorf

To: Rabbi Yosef Yoel Deutsch

Description

The responsum discusses the ritual impurity (tumah) of ink stains on paper, arguing for leniency based on the paper's transformation from its original fibers and its use for purposes other than clothing.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §81

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