Reciting Machnisei Rachamim and Petitioning Angels

Date: 1829

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Meir

Description

Rabbi Meir asked about the Maharal of Prague's objection to reciting the Selichos piyyut Machnisei Rachamim, which petitions angels as intermediaries. The Chasam Sofer defends the Maharal's distinction and reveals he personally avoids this piyyut.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer OC §166

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