# Classes, Lech Lecha – Interrupting Shema for the Honor of Parents

From **Classes on the Parsha - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow** by R Chaim Wolosow.

- **Published:** Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:12:02 +0000
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This shiur explores when one may interrupt Shema for fear or honor, focusing on the Alter Rebbe’s view that both awe and honor apply to parents. It highlights how Torah and mitzvos aim to refine character, and discusses honoring parents through actions like Kaddish and Mishnah study.

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