Human Disabilities and Halachic Sensibilities
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What are the challenges that the physically and mentally disabled face in observing Jewish law? Are exceptions made? How does halacha balance its obligations to the Torah and to man?
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 8 |
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