Saturday 8 October 2016

hashkafah philosophy - Are Rabbinic decrees binding forever, or can they be rescinded?



Regarding the rabbinic decrees instructed in the Talmud, how can one know that a particular rabbinic commandment is binding to all future generations and may not be rescinded or amended ever? .


Regarding customs which have gained the status of law, e.g. should a woman still leave the house about twice a month (as per Rambam, Shulchan Aruch, etc.) and make sure that she is completely modestly dressed even when totally alone at home, how might it be proven that the custom need no longer be observed stringently? .




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