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No Purim whisky for Yeshivah boys

March 17, 2011 16:38

BySimon Rocker, Simon Rocker

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The Gateshead Rav, Rabbi Shraga Faivel Zimmerman, has banned yeshivah boys from drinking spirits on Purim.

He said that they only should drink wine in moderation on the festival.

In a public notice, Rabbi Zimmerman said the dangers of alcoholic consumption had been highlighted by life-threatening incidents in recent years.

He also stated: “Alcoholic drinks and beverages must not be served to anyone already intoxicated.”