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Does anyone know if there are any issues with Kohanim going to Liberty Science Center?
Other than the mummies?
JK
IIRC (and I’d check with a rav to be sure), the bodies of non-Jews do not transmit tumah via ohel. So, even if there are mummies, it is highly likely that they are non-Jewish mummies and therefore, not a problem.
Again, however, please CYLOR.
The Wolf
Wolf:
I meant Jewish mummies. Anyone who has been there can certainly testify they are all over the place.
Many even have strollers.
Helpful,
Ah, I see. Thanks for removing the cloth from my eyes. 🙂
Nonetheless, the only reason that I can think of why the OP would be concerned is for the same reason that you joked about.
The Wolf
And beware of the mummie’s purse.
We’ve been there a couple of times and have not seen any reason to keep out. If anyone does know anything please let me know.
Setting that aside the kids love the place and we highly recommend it.
(The only “bodies” exhibit I know of is near the South St. Seaport attached to The Gap. I was able to get out of going shopping there with my wife!)
Kohain or not, if you are being a good abba, tatte, saba, zeide, or in whatever capacity you are going there, bring an MP3 player with you with some good shiurim to listen to!
That place is b o r r r r r r r r i n g!!!
I disagree, I had a great time with and teaching my kids all about science last time I took them.
I’m with rescue37.
(By the way- if I’m spending quality time with my kids I’m never bored.)
Glad some of you guys enjoyed it, but how long can you watch kids pour scoops of rice in and out of a pail without LOSING YOUR MIND?!?!? 🙂
but how long can you watch kids pour scoops of rice in and out of a pail without LOSING YOUR MIND?!?!? 🙂
Instead of just watching your kids do it, get involved yourself. Join them, take pictures/video, etc.
The Wolf
Although I am not a Rabbi, I’d like to present you with the fact (in Halacha) about ‘Tumas Nochri B’Ohel’.
Although the Rambam and Tur originally state that corpses of non-Jews (via Ohel) as well as their graves do not transmit Tumah, they still write that a Kohen should refrain, and so does the Rema rule (YD:372). Some Achronim permit when it is in place of a Mitzvah. You may argue that taking your children (Chinuch?) to ‘Liberty Science Center’ is a Mitzvah…
I’m not aware of the LSC having any body parts. Is that the case?
Fair enough, Dave. Thanks for the info.
The Wolf
I’m not aware of the LSC having any body parts. Is that the case?
Usually not, but I would probably advise checking the website for a list of exhibits before you go if this is truly an issue.
The Wolf
From what I remember from what my Rov told us (as we are Kohanim), if there are any body parts, they are enclosed in a case which becomes its own ohel and does not effect the museum itself.
Always ask your own Rov or Posek.
d_a, I’m neither a Kohen nor a Rabbi to argue, however My humble opinion is (what I saw in Halacha) that not all cases will make it an Ohel for itself. It has to have a Chalal to render it a Ohel for itself. These Halachos are complicated as such your Rabbi should be consulted. I don’t know if there are any corpses in LSC, I also don’t know how they are cased.
As I said… “From what I remember from what my Rov told us” and “Always ask your own Rov or Posek”
Don’t base ANY Halachic decision on YW or any other website or person for that matter. Always ask your own Rov or Posek
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