Can a Rabbinic Ruling Outlive its Reasoning?

Responsa Radio

English - October 27, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Judaism Religion & Spirituality Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: Should I Save Money or Give Tzedakah?

Next Episode: How Should I Talk to Patients About Physician-Assisted Suicide?

I recently heard the idea that if the reason behind a rabbinic ruling (gezeirah) becomes irrelevant, because the surrounding factors are no longer applicable, the decree no longer applies. This sounds like it could undermine a lot of halakhah in modern times. What is the definition of this concept how and when can it be applied?

Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected].