A left-handed person who reclines on his left side, is he required to eat with his right hand?
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Question
A left-handed person who reclines on his left side [reclining on a chair with an armrest], and finds it more comfortable to eat and drink with his left hand, as the hand is closer to his mouth. Is this considered the way of freedom? Regarding reclining to the right [for those who are not left-handed], it is mentioned in Rashbam that the reason it is not considered reclining is because it is uncomfortable and not considered the way of freedom. However, here, where it is more comfortable, the question remains open.
Answer
Hello
It is not a condition that one must not use the left hand, it is simply the reality that someone who reclines on the left side cannot use this hand properly.