#5473 Take My Son Too? (See question above).
. As the rabbi certainly remembers, I have a son twenty one years old, that is learning in a Yeshiva and also going to a pre-med program since he wants to become a physician.
Since he is after all trained for medical help, he also feels his obligation to help Israel during these critical times. Should he go?
In general, as we have answered in similar questions, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that when there are others that can provide the necessary help, one learning Torah should maintain that greatest of all mitzvos, that truly caters Yeshuos and heavenly help. (See question 5470 above)..
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: June 24, 2025