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 […]
Women-Is a woman obligated to honor her father and mother?
Women-Is a woman obligated to honor her father and mother?[1] Both men and women are equally obligated to honor and fear their father and mother.[2] This is with exception to a married woman, as will be explained next. A married woman: A married[3] woman is exempt from [fulfilling the acts […]
Mechila- Forgiving your honor as a parent:
Mechila- Forgiving your honor as a parent:[1] A father who forgives his honor, his honor is forgiven. [Thus, if one understands from his parent that they do not desire a certain matter of excessive respect that their son shows them, then the son may abstain from doing so.[2] This, however, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When do the three week regulations begin, the night of the 17th or the next day?
Question: [Tuesday, 15th Tamuz 5783] There is a concert scheduled to take place this Wednesday night which is the 17th of Tamuz. May I go to the concert? My basic question is do the three-week restrictions begin to apply already on the night of the 17th of Tamuz or do […]
When do the three week regulations begin, the night of the 17th or the next day?
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Doing the Mitzvah in a happy spirit:
Doing the Mitzvah in a happy spirit:[1] One is to serve his parents with a positive and happy attitude [i.e., Sever Panim Yafos]. One who serves and honors their parents with a negative attitude [i.e., Panim Zoafos] is [not considered to have fulfilled the mitzvah of honoring his parents at […]
