[Avodah] Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach On Sitting Next To A Lady On a Bus

[Prof. Levine]

 From http://revach.net/article.php?id=451

Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach was once sitting with someone on a crowded 
city bus when a woman got onto the bus and couldn't find a place to 
sit. Rav Shlomo Zalman turned to the younger person sitting next to 
him and told him that either he should get up and give her his seat, 
or Rav Shlomo Zalman will give up his seat. The younger fellow got up 
and Rav Shlomo Zalman sat next to the women without any hesitation.

Interestingly Rav Shlomo Zalman once commented to someone (in 
accordance with the gemara Eruvin 18b) that it is far better to sit 
next to a woman that sit behind a women. (V'Aleihu Lo Yibol 2:EH:9)

Important Note: We bring this tshuvah as a starting point for 
discussion and not to convey any halacha. We try to convey the Tshuva 
to the best of our ability. We admit that our understanding may not 
be accurate. One should learn the tshuva to verify the accuracy of 
our interpretation. Please understand that this Tshuva may not be the 
final word on this topic. One should consult a Rav before drawing any 
conclusion.


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