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1. Have you ever written in a systematic way about the obligation of ancestral custom? Why should what our ancestors received be binding on us? Does it even have a source?
The facts are well known. The Gemara in Pesachim v. Mekom Nehagu speaks of a source from the verse “Do not forsake the law of your mother.” Others want to claim that one can learn from a vow (in Akot Yerushalmi), etc. There are reviews online. Search for “menhag.” Incidentally, it is accepted that a custom is of a place and not of the ancestors. Once upon a time, they went together.
Regarding Do Not Forget – This is a proverb. I thought only the books of the Prophets were considered as Kabbalah that renews laws?
Regarding a vow – The son acts as an Avin because he believes he is obligated to do so, and if he had known that he had a choice, he might have acted differently – Isn't this a mistaken vow?
It is likely that this is a reference or revelation of a word, and perhaps words of acceptance, and there is no reason for some of the prophets. If he is truly wrong, then it is a mistake like any other mistake.
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