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<P dir=ltr>From R' Aviner:</P></DIR></DIR>
<P dir=ltr>Flag of the State of Israel</P>
<P dir=ltr>Q: Does the flag of the State of Israel possess holiness? Does one
have to kiss the flag if it falls on the floor? Must it be put in the Geniza
if it is worn out?</P></DIR>
<P>A: No. It does not contain holiness. But one must obviously treat it with
respect (see Nefesh Ha-Rav, pp. 99-100. Shut Igrot Moshe, Orach Chaim 1:46. We
heard from Rav Aharon Rakefet that Ha-Gaon Ha-Rav Moshe Feinstein once said
that he did not regret any of the Teshuvot he wrote, aside from in this
Teshuvah about davening in a shul which has the flag of Israel using the term
"Wicked" when referring to those who made the Israeli
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