Regarding the appointment of a young rabbi over the objections of some community members

Date: 6 Shevat 5595

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Community

Description

The responsum addresses a dispute in a community regarding the appointment of a young, learned rabbi, Rabbi Seligman, where a majority supports him but a minority insists on an older, more established rabbi, and whether a previous oath by Rabbi Seligman not to rule or judge in the community is still binding.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §53

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