Halachic View on Watching TV and Movies to Relieve Stress
Question
I am a single mother of a large family. My husband left suddenly and does not pay child support, and my days are very difficult in many ways. At night, to relax and escape from the stress, I watch movies and TV episodes. Is it halachically acceptable for me to use this as my form of stress relief at night, if I am a very present and involved mother during the day?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
There are certain programs that are permitted to watch and can help you relax, such as Hidabrut or Arutz 2000, which have kosher content.
wishing you well.
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Head of the English department at sheilot.com, Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Graduate of Yeshivas Ponovezh and Kollel Ponovezh, tested by Mifal Halacha, Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah (2022–2026)
Basar Vecholv, Ta'aroves, Ribis, Laws of Shabbos, Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, Niddah, Tzitzis and Tefillin, Eiruvin, Succah
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