Q&A: The Rashba Responsum from Column 219
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The Rashba Responsum from Column 219
Question
In column 219 you wrote:
“In a responsum, Rashba even rebukes a community that wanted to apply Jewish law literally, and told them they should be glad that they were not obligated to do so—that is, that they were free from the constraints of Jewish law and could act more properly and effectively. It was clear to him that a non-halakhic system would be more effective and more just.”
Where is this responsum found?
Answer
The question was asked in the talkbacks to the column, and the reference is given there. See there.