Q&A: Eating in the Marketplace
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Eating in the Marketplace
Question
Someone who eats or drinks in the marketplace is compared to a dog and is disqualified from giving testimony.
To our surprise, we saw that the rabbi who was just appointed walks down the street drinking coffee or tea as he goes.
Is he fit for his position, or should he be shown the door?
Answer
This is a matter of accepted social norms.
A rabbi who's a thug.
Better get rid of him fast.
Otherwise you'll suffer.