# 6519* – Using a Pendulum — Asking a Rav and the Path of Torah and Mitzvos – שימוש במטולטלת — שאלת רב ודרך התורה והמצוה

From **The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow** by R Chaim Wolosow.

- **Published:** Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:50:13 +0000
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The Rebbe responds about the use of a pendulum for divining hidden information: he himself does not believe in it, but since "we have not seen" is no proof, the writer should ask a moreh hora'ah whether Shulchan Aruch permits it — and why seek new ways when Torah and mitzvah are a paved road?

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