Question: Is it true that someone who oppresses an orphan is cursed by Scripture to also become an orphan? My kid came home saying that kids in his class were picking on a certain boy who does not have a mother, and one of his classmates said that they have […]
Commending their words and agreeing with their opinion
Commending their words and agreeing with their opinion:[1] One may not arbitrate like his parents’ opinion in their presence, such as to say, “My father’s opinion seems correct.” [However, one may do so when not in front of his parents.[2] Likewise, one may bring proofs to their opinion.[3]] _______________________________________ [1] […]
Having parent serve you or do an errand on your behalf
Having parent serve you or do an errand on your behalf:[1]:[2] *See Chapter 9 Halacha ?? for the full details of this matter! If a father desires to serve his son, it is permitted for the son to accept the service. [Thus, if a father or mother desires to serve […]
Father and son bathing together
Father and son bathing together:[1] The Talmud[2] prohibits one from bathing together with his father or stepfather[3], or father in-law[4], or sister’s husband [i.e., brother in-law].[5] One was already in the bathhouse when relative arrived:[6] If one was already in the bathhouse and one of these above relatives arrive, he […]
Accepting abuse from parent with silence
Accepting abuse from parent with silence:[1] A. Tearing child’s clothing and shaming him in public:[2] One’s fear of his parents must extend to the point that even if he was wearing elegant clothing and sitting at the head of the congregation, and his father or mother came and tore his […]
Taking one’s father to court
1. Taking one’s father to court:[1] It is permitted to take one’s father [or mother[2], or Rebbe[3]] to court to file a monetary claim against them. For example, if one’s father damaged one’s item, one may take him to court to force him to pay for the damages. [However, some […]
Correcting a parent for a mistaken Torah statement
Correcting a parent for a mistaken Torah statement:[1] If one heard his parent say an incorrect and inaccurate Torah statement, he is not to tell the parent “Do not make this statement/Lo Tisni Hachi.” [Rather, he should simply say the accurate teaching in a respectful manner.[2]] _____________________________ [1] Michaber 240:11; […]
Reprimanding a parent for transgressing Jewish law
Reprimanding a parent for transgressing Jewish law:[1] One who witnesses his parent transgressing words of the Torah should not explicitly tell him, “You have transgressed the words of the Torah.” Rather, one is to say, “Father, is it not written in the Torah such and such?” making it as if […]
Contradicting the words, statements, and opinions, of one’s parents
Contradicting the words, statements, and opinions, of one’s parents:[1] One may not contradict the words of one’s parents [father or mother, on any subject]. [This applies whether one outright argues on his parents by saying something like “Not true” or “Nonsense,” or sides with an individual who is arguing on […]
Leaving one’s father’s presence
Leaving one’s father’s presence:[1] Some Poskim[2] write that one should not get up to leave his father’s presence without asking his permission to do so. Practically, however, the custom is not to be particular in this.[3] _______________________ [1] See Pesakim Uteshuvos 240:5 See Encyclopedia Talmudit Erech Morah Av Vaeim Vol. […]
