Asking Forgiveness from a Jew Who Does Not Observe Torah and Mitzvot
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Question
Is there an obligation to ask forgiveness from chiloni (secular) Jews? How are they defined in this regard? Is there an aspect of this as a matter of darkei shalom (ways of peace)? And what is the definition of a mumar (apostate), and is his status different?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
Our teacher Rabbi Amram Fried shlita ruled:
One is obligated to ask forgiveness if you have offended him, and this does not fall under the halachic category of a “mumar” (apostate).
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