WATCH: Rav Chaim – May One Rely on Letters of the Chazon Ish?

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BNEI BRAK (VINnews) — In a rare video published on Kikar Shabbos for the first time ever, HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky is seen discussing whether “Kovetz Igros” of the Chazon Ish can be relied upon for psak halacha.

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In the footage, recorded about 15 years ago, Rav Chaim’s close talmid, Rabbi Uri Tiger, is seen asking about a statement in the sefer “Az Nidberu”, saying one may not rely on the letters to pasken. However Rav Chaim Greineman disagreed and held that the letters may be relied upon.

Rav Chaim responded, “‘Kovetz Igros’ is letters from the Chazon Ish.”

Rabbi Tiger: “Yes, the problem is because they were edited, and it is possible that the letters were only intended for a shas ha’dchak regarding one individual.”

Rav Chaim: “That is not correct.”

Rabbi Tiger: “So one can rely on everything that is written there?”

Rav Chaim: “In general.”


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Confused
Confused
2 years ago

But doesn’t the reply “I’m general” leave room for doubt

Eliezer
Eliezer
2 years ago

Who actually believes that they can pasken anything off an Internet newsgroup?

M M
M M
2 years ago

why did they cut the video exactly when HaRav supposedly answers?