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Trip to a Place of Immodesty

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Question

Is it permitted to go on an outing in a place where there is a concern for immodesty and one might stumble with forbidden sights, but it seems to him that he will not stumble in improper thoughts?

Answer

It is permitted, but he must be careful not to have improper thoughts and not to look.

Source

When one wishes to go for a trip to a certain place, it is considered as if “there is no other way.” [Tosafot, Avodah Zarah 20b]

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