Dear Rabbi. As the Rov is likely also aware, when one goes shopping in some supermarkets in our Toronto neighborhoods, the cashiers ask often for a “LGBT” donation. Many likely ashamed of not contributing, just give a small few dollars or cents. The problem may be that the above abbreviation stands for helping Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people. Is it correct to contribute? If someone fears of making a Chilul Hashem when other do give a small amount, what is the correct thing to do?
A. Clearly explain that the donation is to help some truly very morally affected sick people!
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Y. Hirshman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu, Horav Kalman Ochs, and Horav Dovid Bartfeld consulting in need Horav Hagaon Rav Yitzchak Berkowitz Shlit’a
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