Don’t worry, zogt-b, I always prefer to ask than to err.
And when I’m not sure if my shayla to the Rav is actually a Shayla for the Rav, I ask my husband** if I should make the call. But if he wasn’t there to help clarify matters, I wouldn’t hesitate. I’ve never had a Rav laugh at me, or answer my questions with anything less than the utmost patience and respect. Even Erev Pesach.
(**I have no problem with ladies asking their husbands for guidance in Halachic matters. I just don’t think it should be institutionalized as the only way to handle matters of this nature.)
Joseph, that was a great post.
Can the Mods tell us if that was a first?
I’ve seen many sources quoted in Halachic discussions here in the CR. The Shulchan Aruch, the Rambam, the Mishna Brura, Rishonim, Achronim, and a vast array of poskim. Sefarim I’ve heard of and others I never have. But this is the first time I’ve seen the CR used as a “SOURCE.”
Congrats, CR!
Seems we’ve been promoted.