Q&A: The Shark Attack
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The Shark Attack
Question
Is this proof that it's forbidden to go into the sea during the Counting of the Omer, or is it just proof that it's better to keep away from sharks 🧐?
Answer
The latter.
Discussion on Answer
It's advisable to avoid encounters with sharks during the Counting of the Omer. At least until Lag BaOmer.
It reminds me of a story I heard years ago about Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky. A yeshiva fellow left his parents' car unlocked, and the car was stolen. He asked the Rabbi what he needed to correct, and was told: the matter of locking the car.