Walking in a place of immodesty
Question
Is it permitted to go for a walk in a place where there is concern for immodesty and he might stumble there in forbidden sights, but it seems to him that he will not stumble in forbidden thoughts?
Answer
It is permitted, but he must be careful not to engage in forbidden thoughts and not to look.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
When one wishes to go for a walk in a particular place, it is considered as if there is no alternative route. [Tosafot, Avoda Zara 11b]
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