Thursday, August 5, 2010

Endangering one's self

Hi,

We have been learning about the mitzvah of Maakeh.

In truth, one who fails to fulfill Maakeh is endangering himself most of all, and might think that this would be up to his own discretion. Nonetheless, one is not permitted to endanger himself, and Jewish courts are empowered to compel him to fulfill this mitzvah.

(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 427:10)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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