Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Forgiving one's honor

Hi,

We have said that one must rise for the wise and the elderly. However, should they decline the honor, one would only be obligated to perform some minimal action to display respect, and that would suffice.

(Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 244:14)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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