Interruption in Prayer, Rabbi Who Gave a Ruling, Neglect of Torah Study
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Question
Hello and blessings. I have a few questions:
1. Is it permissible during prayer (not the Amidah) to attend to a baby who needs help (such as rocking the stroller or picking him up)?
2. If I asked a qualified rabbi a question and he permitted it, but I heard another rabbi forbids it, is it permissible to rely on the lenient opinion?
3. I have a computer at home with kosher internet that I bought before marriage, and I need the computer for various important things, like livelihood needs, etc. Currently, my husband likes to use the computer occasionally to watch music programs. Does this mean I am causing neglect of Torah study? (In daily life, he studies in a kollel, and after that, he comes home and likes to watch a bit on the computer). Thank you very much. May you be blessed.
Answer
Hello and blessings
A. It is permissible. Even during the Amidah if the baby requires your attention.
B. Follow the rabbi you asked.
C. You are not causing neglect of Torah study, it is your husband's choice. And by the way, it is quite possible that your husband needs a bit of relaxation, and for him, it is also not neglect of Torah study.
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