Regarding the Gaon's question in Lechem Shamayim on Pe'ah about the law of gleanings (leket).

Date: 20 Shevat 5591

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Zechariah Yeshayahu Katz

Description

The responsum addresses a question from the Sefer Lechem Shamayim regarding the source for the law of gleanings (leket), specifically why a biblical verse is needed if it could be derived from the principle of 'safek gezel' (doubtful theft).

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer CM §205

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