[NAGDU] Religious Issue

[Moshe Segal]

Yes, according to most authorities I would be able to use the dog. The 
issue at hand is that by strict Jewish law, it is forbidden to carry 
objects from the outside in or from the inside out, or outside a 
distance of more than approximately 6 feet.  There are some authorities 
that allow the use of a cane, but the rabbi that was asked on my behalf 
ruled against it, and my understanding of the ruling makes me agree and 
adhere.  A dog is not carried, but moves on its own, and the harness is 
a garment rather than a burden.  One problem I have is with park bags, 
and certainly picking up after them, so during that 24 hour period, I 
need to try to plan when the dog empties, and otherwise let what happens 
happen.  I also have to keep one gentle leader in the synagogue to be 
used during the lunch after services, rather than keep the main one in 
my pocket.


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