Regarding the placement of a prominent human figure on a Jewish tombstone.

Date: 5 Av 5592

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Shlomo

Description

The responsum discusses the impropriety of placing a prominent human figure on a Jewish tombstone, citing halachic concerns about idolatry and 'chukot hagoyim' (Gentile customs).

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §4

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