Q&A: Dozens of Yeshiva Students Rummaged Through the Trash — Searching for a Prayer Book
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Dozens of Yeshiva Students Rummaged Through the Trash — Searching for a Prayer Book
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Today a story was published about dozens of yeshiva students rummaging through the trash in search of a prayer book. What do you think about this incident? Is this an overreaction by the head of the yeshiva? Or perhaps a way of teaching the value of the holiness of sacred writings through their feet?
Best regards,
Answer
I don’t think it’s an overreaction. There is definitely an educational act here that is worthy of appreciation. Were they obligated to do it? I’m not sure.