[Avodah] Rav Moshe Feinstein: Going To College In The Summer

[Prof. Levine]

 From http://revach.net/article.php?id=4333

Rav Moshe Feinstein: Going To College In The Summer

In 1972 Rav Moshe Feinstein was asked (Igros Moshe YD 4:34) by a Rosh 
Yeshiva if he should allow his talmidim to go to college in the 
summer during Bein HaZmanim. Rav Moshe answered that going to college 
at all was not a simple matter.  However we don't protest it because 
many  boys will not listen, either because they have too much 
parental pressure, or they need to go to college to be able to earn a 
living.  There are also boys who aren't learning Torah 
anyway.  Regardless of the justification, says Rav Moshe, it must be 
made clear to anyone going to college that it is not a simple matter.

Regarding going to college in the summer, says Rav Moshe, since there 
are women on campus who do not dress in modest attire, the Rosh 
Yeshiva should enforce an absolute ban on going.  Many boys will 
claim that it is better for their learning since they can receive 
many more credits in a much shorter time and it will free up more 
learning time during the year.  Their arguments should not be heeded, 
says Rav Moshe, and even if they are permitted to go during the year, 
they should not be allowed to go in the summer.

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 conclusions.

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