{"id":12143,"date":"2025-05-01T17:20:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T17:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/jewish-resources\/?p=12143"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:59:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:59:48","slug":"how-do-i-understand-stringencies-in-jewish-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/jewish-resources\/how-do-i-understand-stringencies-in-jewish-law\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Understand Stringencies in Jewish Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The other day, I was with a friend and asked him why he wasn\u2019t eating a certain food. \u201cIsn\u2019t it kosher?\u201d I asked. He said, \u201cIt is kosher, but I\u2019m <em>machmir <\/em>(stringent) not to eat it.\u201d What does that mean? Is it kosher or not?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Stringency in Jewish Law?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Torah observance, there are obligations and there are practices that go beyond the letter of the law (<em>lifnim mishurat hadin<\/em>). A stringency in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jewish law<\/a>, often called a \u201c<em>chumra<\/em>,\u201d is an added measure of care in fulfilling the mitzvot (Torah commandments), going beyond what is strictly required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the food your friend avoided may have been kosher according to most authorities, but forbidden by a minority view. While it is permitted according to <em>halachah<\/em> (Torah law), refraining in order to satisfy all opinions would be an example of a personal stringency\u2014an added measure beyond what is strictly required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Some People Choose to Be Stringent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/outorah.org\/p\/45343\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mesilat Yesharim<\/a> (Chapter 18) explains that when a person loves Hashem, he goes the extra mile, striving to serve Him with even greater dedication. This is the nature of all loving relationships. A child who loves his parents doesn\u2019t simply do what he is asked, when he is asked; he goes beyond, seeking to fulfill what he knows are their unspoken wishes. He won\u2019t just ensure his parents have food\u2014he\u2019ll bring them their favorite meal. He won\u2019t just provide a bed\u2014he\u2019ll make sure it\u2019s comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, one who loves Hashem doesn\u2019t merely observe the mitzvot as required, but performs them with extra care and devotion, trying his best to please Him. Such efforts often take the form of a stringency in Jewish practice, motivated by love, in addition to obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Balance: The Danger of Overdoing It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>However, one must be careful not to overdo it. Although there were great rabbis who went above and beyond in everything they did, most people are not on that level. Fulfilling our basic obligations is already a significant task, and piling on too many personal stringencies can turn mitzvot into a burden, taking away from the joyful experience they are meant to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than taking on numerous Jewish stringencies, a person can demonstrate his love for Hashem by choosing a few meaningful areas in which to go beyond the letter of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stringency Is Not Obligation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A person must also be careful not to confuse a personal stringency with actual halachic obligations. Failing to observe a stringency is not a sin, and one should not be overly harsh on himself because of it. Likewise, he must take care not to look down on others simply because they do not observe the same stringencies in Jewish law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context Matters in Jewish Stringencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, unlike prohibitions and mitzvot, which must be upheld in nearly all circumstances, Jewish stringencies depend on context and require careful consideration. In fact, the Mesilat Yesharim dedicates an entire chapter\u2014titled Mishkal HaChassidut (The Weighing of Piety)\u2014to the importance of evaluating each situation before deciding to accept an extra stringency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, when adopting a stringency, one must consider its impact on others. Being stringent in public could lead to confusion or resentment, making it potentially inappropriate. One such case might be adhering to stringencies in kashrut (kosher laws) when it affects family members or hosts. This is not the case with actual halachic obligations\u2014if the kashrut of an item is indeed questionable, you must refrain from eating it regardless of how others react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Every Stringency Is for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, one should not simply latch onto every new fad he hears or reads about, as not every stringency is suitable to adopt. A person should have a <em>mesorah<\/em> (Jewish generational tradition)\u2014on how to serve Hashem, and while some stringencies will align with that tradition, others will not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best approach is for each person to ask his rabbi or mentor to help determine which stringencies are suitable for him, as well as when and to what extent they should be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Summary: The Role of Stringency in Jewish Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In short: A stringency is a voluntary practice beyond the letter of the law, which a person adopts out of love for Hashem. While admirable, it must be chosen with careful consideration, in moderation, and with the right mindset.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button tm-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/sign-up.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about mitzvot with a TorahMate. Sign up for a weekly learning partner today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have another question to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oorah.org\/asktherabbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ask a rabbi<\/a>? You can ask Rabbi Mintz your own question at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:asktherabbi@oorah.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asktherabbi@oorah.org<\/a>, or head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oorah.org\/asktherabbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oorah.org\/asktherabbi\/<\/a> to watch the latest Q&amp;As or join&nbsp;Ask the Rabbi Live, Tuesdays at 9PM ET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz The other day, I was with a friend and asked him why he wasn\u2019t eating a certain food. \u201cIsn\u2019t it kosher?\u201d I asked. 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