Responsa for Gittin 118:7
רבי יצחק נפחא אמר מהכא (דברים כא, ה) ונגשו הכהנים בני לוי אטו אנן לא ידעינן דכהנים בני לוי נינהו אלא כהן ברישא והדר לוי
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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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