Causing Disrespect to Sacred Texts
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Question
Is it permissible to give a secular person a newspaper that contains materials requiring genizah?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
It is forbidden to cause disrespect and erasure of sacred texts. Therefore, if it seems that he will throw it in the trash, it is forbidden to give him the newspaper.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 1, Se'if Katan 4.
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