[Avodah] Rav Shmuel HaLevi Vosner: A Quick Trip To Eilat?

[Prof. Levine]

 From http://revach.net/article.php?id=2350

If someone lives in Eretz Yisroel, may he travel to Eilat for a 
vacation?  The first issue that must be addressed is; is Eilat part 
of Eretz Yisroel?  Rav Shmuel HaLevi Vosner in the Shevet HaLevi 
(5:173) says that almost certainly without a doubt, Eilat is not part 
of Eretz Yisroel.

This brings us to the issue of leaving Eretz Yisroel.  The Rambam in 
Hilchos Milachim (5:9) paskens that it is forbidden to leave Eretz 
Yisroel to go to Chutz La'Aretz.  Regarding this, says the Shevet 
HaLevi, it is clear from the Rambam that the main prohibition is 
going to Chutz LaAretz to take up residence there.  The only time 
this is permitted is if there is a severe famine in Eretz 
Yisroel.   For someone leaving on a temporary basis, whose place of 
residence is still established in Eretz Yisroel, it is permissible to 
leave if there is a "Tzorech", a need.  This includes traveling for 
business even if you are not lacking sustenance.

Leaving for no Tzorech whatsoever is not permitted according to Rav 
Vosner, and this he says would logically include a pleasure 
trip.  Nevertheless, he says that if someone were to travel for a 
very short time with the purpose of enjoying the natural marvels of 
our Holy Creator's world, in that case if he has in mind that he 
wants to do a mitzva, there is room for leniency.

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