A Passive Sin
The Way of Emunah | April 17, 2026
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A Passive Sin

The Way of Emunah | April 17, 2026

Rav Pinchos of Koretz zy”a noted that every aveirah is done with an action – such as by moving the hands, feet, or mouth. The only exception to this rule is the sin of gaivoh. A person can commit this sin simply by lying motionless in bed and thinking about how great he is.

Rav Pinchos of Koretz zy”a noted that every aveirah is done with an action – such as by moving the hands, feet, or mouth. The only exception to this rule is the sin of gaivoh. A person can commit this sin simply by lying motionless in bed and thinking about how great he is.

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