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</a><font size=3>Rav Moshe Feinstein: Going To College In The
Summer<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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. <br><br>
<b>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.<br>
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