South Park Psak

To the Editor:

I read the article "Controversial South Park Minyan Divides Student Body." It placed great emphasis on the divisions within the student body. I am unclear, however, on one point. Are we not all united not only as a nation but also in our common acceptance of halakha? Why, then, were two non-halakhic viewpoints presented on what is clearly a halakhic issue? Would it not be wrong not to consult with a halakhic authority on a halakhic issue?

Perhaps the Kiddush Hashem generated by the unanimous acceptance of a psak will prevent this from becoming "another petty yet contentious issue" that will "become fodder for endless controversy."

Yitzchok Segal

SSSB '00

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