1) One who closes a window or a door and thus "adds on" to the structure by causing open space to be filled, nevertheless has not transgressed the Melacha of Boneh, even if the intention is to keep this window or door sealed indefinitely.
2) A drawer in a large dresser(or even a small dresser if it is mounted to the wall or floor) that slides on tracks should not be removed or inserted on Shabbos as doing so is a concern of Boneh or Soser according to some Poskim. (See Chazon Ish Orach Chaim Siman 52:14 Dibur Hamaschil Kasav Od. Rav Shlomo Zalmen Auerbach Zatzal ruled that there is no concern of Boneh or Soser with removing and inserting drawers unless the track has a latch which locks it in place when opened to prevent it from easily coming out.)
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Reader's Question:
[I live in Eretz Yisroel where V'sein Tal U'Matar is said starting on 7 Mar-Cheshvan, unlike in Chutz L'aretz where it isn't said until December 4th or 5th].
I'm currently in New York, so I asked before I left Eretz Yisroel: What do I, a Ben Eretz Yisroel in Chutz L'aretz for a month, do on 7 Mar-Cheshvan [and beyond]?
I was told to continue saying V'sein berachah" in Bareich Aleinu, and to add in Shema Koleinu "V'sein tal u'matar livrachah... kee Atah shomeiah...." ?
I'm sure your readers would want to hear about what to do if "out of position" on 7 Mar-Cheshvan [and beyond].
Answer:
The Psak you were given is indeed the ruling of Rav Shlomo Zalmen Auerbach Zatzal (quoted in Sefer Ishei Yisroel Perek 23:37, footnote 149)
The Mishna Berura Siman 117 S"K 5 brings two opinions, one that he should say as he does in Eretz Yisroel (assuming he is returning within the year), and one that he should follow the place he currently is in.
Of course, everyone should consult and follow the ruling of their own Rav
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