Statue of Liberty an Idol?
Question
Is a "tourist item" Statue of Liberty considered a pesel?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
It is true that, indeed, a Jew is generally forbidden from constructing (or even keeping) a human figure, such as a statute.
However, now that it is built, it is permitted to visit it and enjoy it, as it is not an image that is worshipped.
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