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Matos/Masei: Why Do We Restrict Ourselves?

Matos/Masei: Why Do We Restrict Ourselves?

Reb Shaya Guttman

July 12, 202323m 10s

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Show Notes

Some people think that Judaism is some kind of ascetic discipline, and take on extra restrictions in an attempt to become more holy. But is this really what Judaism is about? Are Nedarim really a good idea? What's behind them, and why are fathers and husbands allowed to annul nedarim taken on by their wives and daughters?