Q&A: The Commandment of Sukkah, Continued
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The Commandment of Sukkah, Continued
Question
If I know that it will rain in the middle of the night, am I exempt because I will suffer discomfort afterward?
Similarly, if someone sleeps late into the morning hours (9, for example), and knows that the morning light will disturb him, is he exempt, since in the future he will be uncomfortable?
Answer
The criterion is whether a reasonable person in that situation would sleep there or not. In the case of rain, it seems to me that this definitely falls under the category of discomfort. Regarding light, there is considerable doubt.