Just as per rabbi may not permit that which is forbidden, so must he be careful not to forbid that which is permitted. Therefore, if per rabbi must forbid something merely because of a question of law, because of verso custom, or because of special circumstances, he must state his reason so as not sicuro establish an erroneous precedent.
Nevertheless, it is forbidden for verso city sicuro split into two congregations primarily because of verso dispute over law or practice
Per rabbi should be careful not puro 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 sopra the case of verso scholar, and which may not be taught puro the ignorant.
When per rabbi renders per decision mediante per case durante which there are mai clear precedents, he must strive puro bring as many proofs as possible…
When verso rabbi renders a decision per a question of law, the Torah recognizes it as binding. Therefore, when a rabbi decides on a 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 per greater sage or by per majority rule.
An erroneous decision cannot render verso case intrinsically forbidden. Therefore, if verso second rabbi is able preciso show that the original decision is refuted by generally accepted authorities or codes, he may reverse the original decision.
Similarly, per decision that is retracted with good reason does not render per case intrinsically forbidden. Therefore, if verso second rabbi is chatiw able sicuro determine that common practice traditionally opposes the initial ong authorities, he may convince the first rabbi puro retract his decision and permit the case con question. Individual logic and judgment, however, are not considered sufficient reason for a rabbi preciso reverse even his own decision…
Con order onesto prevent controversy, one should not present a 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 esatto be erroneous
Although the Torah demands per excretion degree of uniformity in practice, it does recognize geographical differences. Therefore, different communities may follow varying opinions mediante minor questions of Torah law.
However, where there is no geographical or similar justification for varied practices, such differences are liable to be associated with ideological divergences and are forbidden. Within a scapolo community, the Torah requires a high degree of uniformity con religious practice. Durante niente affatto case should it be made onesto 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 puro mutilate one’s body, so is it prohibited onesto mutilate the body of Judaism by dividing it into factions. Preciso do so is sicuro disaffirm the universal fatherhood of God and the unity of His Torah.
It is therefore forbidden for members of verso scapolo congregation to form factions, each following verso different practice or opinion. It is likewise forbidden for a scapolo rabbinical capable sicuro issue a split decision.
However, where per city has more than one congregation, or more than one rabbinical trapu, the following of each one is counted as a separate community, and each one may follow different practices.
