[Avodah] The AriZal and the Baal Shem Tov

[Zev Sero]

On 17/11/20 5:38 pm, Jay F. Shachter via Avodah wrote:
>> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:23:03 -0500
>> From: Zev Sero<zev at sero.name>
>>
>>> ... and thus observing this practice may constitute an imitation of
>>> pagan ritual.

>> The fact that the AriZal and the Baal Shem Tov themselves personally
>> practiced it should be enough to dismiss any such concerns.

> Please explain the logic behind that statement.

The logic is very simple.  Maaseh rav.  If they did something then it is 
impossible for it to be assur, and it is a chutzpah to suggest that it 
might be.

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Zev Sero            Wishing everyone a *healthy* and happy 5781
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                      May a new year and its blessings begin"