6041 – The Essence of Time?
Question
Q. See question above. Another most important principle that has to be included in this type of Shailot and Halacha decisions, is the principle of Mitzvah Overet” or a passing and only temporary mitzvah
Answer
For example, when faced with the choice of performing a mitzvah that may be done only within the next five minutes versus one that may be done over the next hour, we are to perform the mitzvah that applies immediately and move on the next. (See Kiddushin 29b, Berachot 27a)
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: August 8, 2026
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