Q&A: The Meaning of the Word “Citizen” in the Torah
The Meaning of the Word “Citizen” in the Torah
Question
Hello Rabbi,
The Talmud in tractate Kiddushin says that women are exempt from the commandment of sukkah because the Torah says about it, “the citizen.”
By contrast, regarding Yom Kippur it says, “You shall afflict your souls, the citizen and the stranger,” etc., and here “the citizen” includes women as well.
I would be grateful if the Rabbi could explain this.
By contrast, regarding Yom Kippur the Torah says, “You shall afflict your souls, and you shall do no manner of work, the citizen and the stranger who sojourns among you,” and here “the citizen” includes women as well.
How are these two verses to be reconciled?
Thank you, and all the best
Answer
I moved it to your first thread. It’s the same issue.