Restriction Placed by Parent After Death

Question

If one’s parent tells their child never to do a certain activity that most people normally do, and later is deceased without ever having said otherwise, does that mean the child is forever forbidden to do that activity?

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Answers

  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    In theory a child is obligated to honor their parent even after their passing. However, in such a case as yours, it would be best to speak with a local authority as to whether the obligation to honor a parent’s wishes is still applicable after the parent’s passing.

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team