[Avodah] R' Elyashiv and Crocs, etc.

[Cantor Wolberg]

Regarding the excellent points made by R' Micha including the halachic  
issues regarding
defining the mechitza, giluach for men vs. women, "teeth" in a Jewish  
or non-Jewish mouth,
Shabbos elevators and dirt-mice, I remind you of the famous "Tanur  
Shel Achnai" (Bava Metzia 59b).
It reminds me of "Jury Nullification." If, for instance, a jury  
actually believes one to be guilty but for
whatever reasons decides to find the person Not-Guilty, the verdict  
stands. The converse, however,
is not true. On appeal, a guilty verdict, can be overturned.

Talking about teeth (in a Jewish mouth), I have the following shailah.  
If one develops a very bad toothache
on Shabbos or Yom Tov and is suffering intractable pain, would that  
qualify for being m'challel Shabbos or
Yom Tov and would the person have the halachic right to seek  
professional treatment?  Bear in mind that
a serious abscess can be quite dangerous and need immediate treatment.  
Assuming one did not know the
reason for the excruciating pain, waiting may be harmful. The same  
question can be asked if someone
developed a serious stomach ache -- not knowing if it was a  
gastroenteritis or an appendicitis, or whatever.

Any opinions?

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