Limits in what a parent can instruct their children-Not to overburden one’s child with demands and to be forgiving of one’s respect:[1] It is forbidden for a parent to overburden his children with demands and to be overparticular with their respect towards him, in order so he does not cause […]
Shaming-The punishment for one who shames his father or mother
Shaming-The punishment for one who shames his father or mother:[1] Whoever shames his father and mother is considered cursed by the mouth of G-d [i.e., Gevura], as the verse[2] states “cursed should be one who shames [i.e., Makleh] his father and mother.” This applies even if one only shamed them […]
May one play tackle football with a parent?
May one play tackle football with a parent? No, as it is possible to cause the parent an injury through doing so. Bookmark
May one wrestle with a parent?
May one wrestle with a parent? No, as it is possible to cause the parent an injury through doing so. Bookmark
May one massage one’s parent forcefully?
May one massage one’s parent forcefully? Yes.[1] One may do so upon his parents’ request. ________________________________________ [1] This follows the same allowance as stated above, that an action that is neither painful nor damaging is permitted, and on the contrary, here the action is helpful to the body. Bookmark
May one slap five with his parent?
May one slap five with his parent? One may do so with consent of his parent out of jest and playfulness.[1] If however, any damage or pain will be inflicted to the parent then it is forbidden to do so, even with his consent. This applies towards any person and […]
May a child give his parent a haircut or shave?
May a child give his parent a haircut or shave?[1] A haircut machine and electric razor may be used to trim or shave the hair of a parent. However, a regular razor may not be used due to fear that it may come to cut the parent and cause a […]
May one scratch his father’s back if it may cause bleeding?
May one scratch his father’s back if it may cause bleeding? One may only do so if it will not cause bleeding. Bookmark
Standing for a Teacher and Torah scholar
Standing for a Teacher and Torah scholar:[1] It is a positive command in the Torah to stand in front of any Torah scholar.[2] The age of the Sage: The command to stand before a Torah scholar applies even if the Torah scholar is not old but is young and wise. […]
Standing for an old person
Standing for an old person:[1] It is a Mitzvah [a possible Biblical obligation[2]] to stand in front of the elderly.[3] The age defined as elderly:[4] An elderly person is defined, in this regard, as a person who has reached 70 years of age. [According to the Arizal and Kabala, one […]
