A pregnant woman and an elderly man who was afraid of a second dose. What did Rabbi Edelstein answer them?

January 19, 2021   

In light of the lockdown and the current state of the disease, Maran Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Gershon Edelstein is not accepting audiences and is meticulously following the guidelines. Instead, he receives questions in writing and answers them in his own handwriting. Thinking about a good career and a respectable livelihood? Here we open the door for you Three questions that came in today (Tuesday) afternoon about the coronavirus vaccines were answered by him. The answers are short but clear: 1. To a pregnant woman in her early fourth month, who received Rabbi Elimelech Pirr's recommendation to get vaccinated - he answered in his own handwriting: "With God's help, it will be successful." 2. To an 80-year-old man who had his first vaccination, but is afraid to get a second vaccination due to talk in the media about side effects - the Maran answered: "It is worth getting a second vaccination and there is nothing to fear." 3. A 90-year-old man who is a little afraid of the vaccine, and a young benefactor of childbearing age who asks the Maran's opinion. Rosh answered both questions in a few words: "There is no fear of getting vaccinated for any of the above." [Gallery]