Erasing the First Letter of the Name | Disposing of holy texts and objects | Sheilot

Erasing the First Letter of the Name

Question

Shalom Rabbi, if I began to write only the letter yud from the Name of Hashem, is it permitted to erase it?

Answer

Shalom u’vrachah 

It is permitted to erase this letter. 

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment