[Avodah] Paying teachers after one fled the war

[Micha Berger]

I got the following from
http://www.vosizneias.com/25269/2009/01/06/jerusalem-psak-halacha-must-pay-wages-despite-the-war/
, by a R' Ezra Reichman.

> Rav Shmuel David Hakohen Gross [rav of Chassidei Gur in Ashdod] said
> that he had received a number of questions concerning payment to
> kindergarten teachers and morning babysitters.

(The schools were relocated to someplace further from the front.)

> His ruling which was publicized said:

> "I was asked if those who left Ashdod will have to pay the wages of
> their teachers, kindergarten teachers or babysitters, especially since
> they are now paying for these services in the places they are now
> residing and don't want to pay twice. Even though different details
> may affect the ruling, in general it appears that in many cases, they
> are obligated to pay at least part of the amount. One should not
> assume that they won't have to pay."

SheTir'u baTov!
-micha

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