Q&A: Custom and Jewish Law: Which Takes Precedence?
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Custom and Jewish Law: Which Takes Precedence?
Question
Jewish law says A.
The actual custom in practice is B.
How should one act correctly?
Answer
This is too general a question. As such, it is clear that Jewish law determines the answer. But sometimes custom determines the Jewish law. There is no point discussing it unless you bring a specific example.