Street Names

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In the city of Baltimore where we live, there is a street called Cathedral Street. It is part of the fastest route to my weekly appointments at University of Maryland Medical Center according to Google Maps. But my husband says it is forbidden to drive on Cathedral Street because of its name. Instead, he takes another street called Saint Paul Street. This takes several minutes longer. He insists this is acceptable because Saint Paul was Jewish. None of this makes sense to me and he has no rabbi backing him up on this. Even the orthodox receptionist in the office where we go thinks this is all crazy.

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    First, please accept my Bracha that you be blessed with a Refuah Shelaymah – a complete and speedy recovery.

    I do not wish to come between you and your husband, but I too have never heard of such a Halacha or Hanhagah. However, perhaps it is better to not make a big deal about it. Rather, allow you and your husband to spend a few more minutes getting to your appointments each week. If it truly bothers you, perhaps you should consider speaking with your husband’s Rav and asking him to speak with your husband about it.

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team