Adopted children honoring parents:[1] A. Adoptive Parents-Is an adopted child obligated in the laws of Kibbud Av Vaeim towards his adoptive parents?[2] Although a person who adopts an orphan is considered like one who has given birth to him[3], nonetheless, a child who was adopted is not obligated in the […]
Ger/Converts- Is a convert obligated to honor and fear his parents?
Ger/Converts- Is a convert obligated to honor and fear his parents?[1] Hitting or cursing or shaming: One who converted is not liable [for hitting or cursing] his father or mother. This applies even if his father or mother also converted. Even if a woman converted when she was already pregnant, […]
Meaning of Es Vaheiv Basufa
Question: [Wednesday, 16th Tamuz, 5783] I have heard many times the words from Scripture of Es Vaheiv Basufa be used to describe peaceful relations between two people who were in a fight or between two scholars who argue with each other. Can you clarify how this verse hints to this […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Meaning of Es Vaheiv Basufa
Question: [Wednesday, 16th Tamuz, 5783] I have heard many times the words from Scripture of Es Vaheiv Basufa be used to describe peaceful relations between two people who were in a fight or between two scholars who argue with each other. Can you clarify how this verse hints to this […]
Child of a Gentile father and Jewish mother in the laws of Kibbud Av Vaeim
Child of a Gentile father and Jewish mother[1] The child of a Jewish mother and gentile father is not liable for hitting or cursing his mother or father, as only one who is liable for hitting and cursing his father is liable for hitting and cursing his mother, and since […]
Child of a gentile mother and Jewish father:
Child of a gentile mother and Jewish father:[1] A person’s son from a maidservant [i.e., Shifcha Kenanis] or from a Gentile woman [is not considered Jewish and hence] is not liable [for hitting or cursing] his father or mother. [Likewise, this child who is a Gentile is not obligated in […]
Shtuki-One who does not know the identity of his father:
Shtuki-One who does not know the identity of his father:[1] Mother: A person who is Halachically defined as a Shtuki, which is that he does not know the identity of his father even though he knows the identity of his mother, is [nonetheless] liable for hitting and cursing his mother. […]
Mamzer and out of wedlock child-Is a Mamzer obligated to honor her father and mother?
Mamzer and out of wedlock child-Is a Mamzer obligated to honor her father and mother?[1] A Mamzer is obligated to honor and fear his father [and mother, even though the child is exempt from capital punishment for hitting and cursing them prior to them doing Teshuvah[2]]. This applies even if […]
A son who is very old, or a great scholar, or leader [i.e., Nassi or king]:
A son who is very old, or a great scholar, or leader [i.e., Nassi or king]:[1] Even if a son is a great Torah scholar, and even if he is very old, he still remains obligated in the Mitzvah of honoring his parents.[2] Even if he is a leader such […]
Child before the age of Mitzvos:
Child before the age of Mitzvos:[1] A child was below the age of Bar/Bas Mitzvah is exempt from the mitzvah of honoring his parents just like he is exempt from all mitzvot of the Torah.[2] However, some Poskim[3] rule that although a child is not punished for not doing this […]
