Preserving Sanctity
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Question
Excellent. Here is an accurate and respectful wording you can send to the rabbi by phone, on the website, or via WhatsApp — with phrasing that presents the difficulty objectively and sensitively: --- Question wording: > Shalom Rabbi, I am a married soldier, and my wife is pregnant. Due to military service, I cannot be with her for extended periods, and this creates a very great physical and mental difficulty for me. I strive to avoid forbidden thoughts and have a strong desire to guard myself and not fail in more serious matters. My question is: In such a situation, is it permissible for me to emit seed for mental and physical relief, thinking only of my wife? I understand that the prohibition of wasting seed is severe, but in such a case of prolonged difficulty, is there room for leniency or permission? I would greatly appreciate clear halachic guidance.
Answer
Shalom and blessings
Answer from our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita:
It is forbidden, and your reward is great and immense for being able to control yourself.