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August 18, 2011 8:56 pm at 8:56 pm #800190
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I concede, I made a mistake. Generally we do not follow Rabbi Shimon, and certainly not against the majority Chachomim

However,

Halacha – Kohain

Submitted by anonymous Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh

Question: Is there a consesus that there is rabbinic tomas ohal for a non-jew or is there a disagreement among the rabbis on this?

Answer: The Gemorra brings a disagreement between Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai and the Chachomim if a dead goy creates tumas ohel, the Rambam Tumas Meis 1:13 rules that it does not.