Q&A: "Be fruitful and multiply" versus economic considerations
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"Be fruitful and multiply" versus economic considerations
Question
Hello and good evening,
We were informed today of the passing of a Haredi resident of Bnei Brak, a father of 14 children. “Kupat Ha'ir” launched a campaign to raise 1,000,000 NIS for the family. My question is: should economic considerations be taken into account regarding the commandment to “be fruitful and multiply”?
Best regards, Benjamin
Answer
They definitely do have a place. Unfortunately, among the Haredim and the Hardalim, it is not so accepted to take this into account, and that is a shame.