Just as per rabbi may not permit that which is forbidden, so must he be careful not onesto forbid that which is permitted. Therefore, if a rabbi must forbid something merely because of verso question of law, because of per custom, or because of special circumstances, he must state his reason so as not to establish an erroneous precedent.
Nevertheless, it is forbidden for per city esatto split into two congregations primarily because of per dispute over law or practice
Per rabbi should be careful not esatto render an unusual or anomalous decision, unless he carefully explains the reasons for it. Therefore, any uncommon decision that depends on subtle or esoteric reasoning should not be publicized, lest it lead onesto erroneous conclusions. It is for this reason that there are cases which are permitted only in the case of a scholar, and which may not be taught puro the ignorant.
When a rabbi renders verso decision con verso case in which there are mai clear precedents, he must strive preciso bring as many proofs as possible…
When verso rabbi renders per decision in verso question of law, the Torah recognizes it as binding. Therefore, when verso rabbi decides on per case and forbids something, it becomes intrinsically forbidden.
Since the initial decision renders the subject of a case intrinsically forbidden, it cannot be permitted even by verso greater sage or by a majority rule.
An erroneous decision cannot render verso case intrinsically forbidden. Therefore, if verso second rabbi is able puro esibizione that the original decision is refuted by generally accepted authorities or codes, he may reverse the original decision.
Similarly, a decision that is retracted with good reason does not render a case intrinsically forbidden. Therefore, if per second rabbi is able esatto determine that common practice traditionally opposes the initial ong authorities, he may convince the first rabbi preciso retract his decision and permit the case in question. Individual logic and judgment, however, are not considered sufficient reason for per rabbi preciso reverse even his own decision…
Durante order sicuro prevent controversy, one should not present verso case before per rabbi without informing him of any previous decisions associated with that particular case.
One rabbi can overturn the decision of another only if he can prove the initial decision puro be erroneous
Although the Torah demands per indivis degree of uniformity in practice, it does recognize geographical differences. Therefore, different communities may follow muslima varying opinions per minor questions of Torah law.
However, where there is per niente geographical or similar justification for varied practices, such differences are liable esatto be associated with ideological divergences and are forbidden. Within verso single community, the Torah requires a high degree of uniformity con religious practice. Mediante in nessun caso case should it be made to appear that there is more than one Torah.
It is written, « You are children of God your Lord; you must not mutilate yourselves (lo tit-godedu) » (Deut. 14:1). Just as it is forbidden sicuro mutilate one’s body, so is it prohibited esatto mutilate the body of Judaism by dividing it into factions. Onesto do so is puro disaffirm the universal fatherhood of God and the unity of His Torah.
It is therefore forbidden for members of per single congregation puro form factions, each following per different practice or opinion. It is likewise forbidden for per scapolo rabbinical breviligne preciso issue per split decision.
However, where verso city has more than one congregation, or more than one rabbinical breviligne, the following of each one is counted as verso separate community, and each one may follow different practices.