Sitting under a tree in a valid Sukkah

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If someone built a Sukkah large enough to enclose a tree, but not more than 20 Amoth tall, may someone sit under that tree on Sukkoth?

How is this different from sitting under a bed?
– Double AA ♦
Sep 30, 2012 at 20:03 — Double AA, Sep 30, 2012 at 20:03
That's probably the answer.
– Seth J
Sep 30, 2012 at 20:05 — Seth J, Sep 30, 2012 at 20:05

b a · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-30 20:34:06Z

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If the distance from the ground to the bottom of the tree is ten tefachim, you don't fulfill your obligation (Orach Chayim 627:1).

answered Sep 30, 2012 at 20:34

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Corey Adler · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-30 20:25:04Z

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No, because the sukkah is supposed to be the one that covers you, not the tree.

answered Sep 30, 2012 at 20:25

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