Trading Sukkahs With Neighbor
Question
My neighbor says he likes my sukkah so much, he has offered to trade his with me for mine. He showed me his and I actually like his better than mine because it is more spacious. He likes the material mine is made of. I am not badly attached to my sukkah. I got it several years ago from someone who was giving it away. I actually like this trade. Does Halacha permit this? One of my concerns is that either of us could be violating the tenth commandment by coveting a neighbor’s property, even if we both agree to this trade.
Answers
While I am inspired by your concerns that you might be transgressing the Mitzvah not to covet, there is no problem with your swapping Sukkos with your neighbor. It is actually rather refreshing to hear that you are both as interested as each other in swapping!
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