Sandek Honor, Sefirah Haircuts, and Beard Shaving

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Unknown recipient

Description

Questions about whether one who eats on Erev Yom Kippur fulfills a positive commandment and how this interacts with other mitzvos of the day. The Chasam Sofer develops the concept that eating on Erev Yom Kippur is a form of 'innui' (affliction) by contrast.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer OC §159

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