Standing up for the older brother

Honouring parents

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Question

Hello, is a person obligated to stand up for their older brother?

Answer

Hello,

There is a mitzvah regarding this, but many do not practice it because it is assumed that the brother forgives and does not require others to stand up for him.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 240, Se'if 22, Minchat Chinuch, Mitzvah 33, Ot Aleph, Chida, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 240, Shiurei Bracha, end of Se'if Katan 12. Explained in detail in the Azmera Leshimcha journal, issue 191.

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