Honoring Parents in Matters Not Related to Physical Needs
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Question
Hello, is a person obligated to honor their parents even in matters not related to physical needs?
Answer
Hello,
A person is obligated to honor their parents even in these matters. For example, by doing shopping for them, cleaning the house, cooking, and bringing them medicine when needed.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 240.
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