[Avodah] R Elyashiv and crocs on YK

[Zev Sero]

Cantor Wolberg wrote:

> Since when are we supposed to cause additional suffering on Y"K -- 
> especially involving footwear. The reasons for no leather have
> nothing to do with comfort.

Says who?  That is the crucial question.  The halacha is indeed
according to the rishonim who hold that the prohibition is only on
leather, but that doesn't invalidate the rishonim who hold otherwise.


> According to his ruling, sneakers should also not be allowed.

Ein hochi nami; who said otherwise?



> Y"K is not a day of mourning. I would like to understand where this
> idea  of suffering comes from.

Vayikra 16:29,31 

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