MAY ONE REPORT A YESHIVA OR SHUL DEFYING THE BAN: The Prohibition of Mesirah vs. Pikuach Nefesh

(By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com) Most people are aware of the prohibition of Mesirah. They are also aware that when there is a  “danger to life” issue involved – i.e. Pikuach Nefesh, it is permitted and perhaps even obligatory. The question is what exactly are the parameters of the interplay between these two concepts? … Continue reading MAY ONE REPORT A YESHIVA OR SHUL DEFYING THE BAN: The Prohibition of Mesirah vs. Pikuach Nefesh