Receiving a Scholarship for Part of a Lesson
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Question
In my yeshiva, there is an elderly man (not a staff member of the yeshiva) who gives lessons on the studied topics at the end of the first order, three times a week, and pays money to those who attend. My chavruta does not like me going there because it takes a long time at the expense of study, but when I leave for only 20 minutes, it does not bother him. The lesson lasts about 45 minutes, and I enter late, so I do not skip too much time with my chavruta. However, my question is whether I can take the money from the instructor. It should be noted that I sit close to him, and the group is not large at all, so he is well aware of my attendance times. However, a friend told me that this is not proof because the instructor is really desperate, as the groups are empty, and therefore he does not say anything to me (this is true, this is the situation). Can I continue my practice? Thank you. May you continue your work successfully.
Answer
Shalom Rav
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi shlita, it is permissible to take the money.