Friday 15 July 2016

tefilla - Mishebeirach for someone who doesn't want their mother's name used


Suppose someone really dislikes his mother and does not want to be known as (for example) "יוסף בן רחל". He's sick, and people wish to pray for him in a Mishebeirach.


Do his wishes have to be honored? And what is the alternative? יוסף בן שרה?



Answer



The Rabbi I consulted said that for the sake of shalom, Sara could be used.


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