Living Higher: a recent public question-and-answer session

The Rav’s response, however, was unequivocal: It’s a mitzvah to tell him about the police, said the Rav, even though he’s doing wrong by not wearing a mask. The reason, Rav Zilberstein explained, is because while it’s in place to remind non-mask wearers of their obligation and to deny them entrance to stores, shuls and offices, the penalties and fines aren’t generally given in non-religious neighborhoods. Thus, they clearly aren’t viewed as law, but a deterrent, targeting one demographic above another.

(Originally featured in Mishpacha, Issue 822)