Responsa for Gittin 118:18
מ"ש לוי אחר לוי דאיכא פגם שניהם דאמרי חד מינייהו לאו לוי הוא כהן אחר כהן נמי אמרי חד מינייהו לאו כהן הוא כגון דמוחזק לן באבוה דהאי שני דכהן הוא
— No, said Abaye; we have to understand it in the light of what was said by the Master,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' His teacher, Rabbah b. Nahmani. ');"><sup>17</sup></span>
Teshuvot Maharam
Q. Is a Kohen permitted to forego his prerogative and allow one not of priestly lineage to lead in saying grace after a meal?
A. Yes, he is permitted to do so.
This Responsum is addressed to "My teacher, R. Asher," i. e. R. Asher b. Moses.
SOURCES: Cr. 7; 8; Pr. 107; Mord. Git. 401.
A. Yes, he is permitted to do so.
This Responsum is addressed to "My teacher, R. Asher," i. e. R. Asher b. Moses.
SOURCES: Cr. 7; 8; Pr. 107; Mord. Git. 401.
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