Q. See question above. If a group of mispalelim in a shul or as in our case just one well to do member, wants to offer a kiddush on the Shabbos before or after fathers day to give honor and recognition to his dearest father and show his appreciation for all the incredible very great and good Chasadim Tovim he has done done and accomplished. Is it permitted?
More so. How about if he specifically also declares that he wants to honor principally Hashem, who is the Father of all of us and wants to donate a Sefer Torah for this great occasion. Is that permitted on Fathers day?
A. As mentioned above, as propitious and noble as the act seems to be and truly is, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is permitted only when it also is not done on the same day when Gentiles celebrate Fathers day.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a.
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