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One must take specially care of one's health and one is forbidden from putting oneself in danger.<ref>Rambam Hilchot Deot 4:1- The Rambam writes that one must ensure that they remain healthy in order so that they can serve Hashem to the best of their ability. It is important to note, that this is a requirement to take care of one's health and not only one's life.</ref><ref>Brachot 32b- The gemara discusses a story where a king is walking by somebody who is davening and says hello to him. The gemara asks if the person is required to say hello back to the king. One of the proposals of he gemara is that the person should say hello to the king as a person has a requirement to guard themselves and ensure they are not killed by the king. The gemara brings a pasuk which states, "And you shall surely watch yourself very well" (Devarim 4:9).</ref> It is also forbidden to put oneself in danger and expect a miracle from Hashem that one will be protected.<ref>Shabbat 32a</ref> The Torah instructs us several times to take heed to guard our souls.<ref>Devarim 4:9, 4:15</ref> On this basis, some understand that this is why chazal warn us to be healthy.<ref>Ketubot 30a, Levush YD 116</ref> Additionally, there is a mitzvah to remove dangerous obstacles in your domain.<ref>Rambam Rotze'ach 11:4</ref> And prohibition to to keep them in your domain.<ref>Rambam Rotze'ach 11:4</ref> | |||
==Smoking== | ==Smoking== | ||
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==Piercings and Tattoos== | ==Piercings and Tattoos== | ||
# Regarding piercings and tattoos see the [[Tattoos_&_Body_Piercing]] page. | #Regarding piercings and tattoos see the [[Tattoos_&_Body_Piercing]] page. | ||
== Links == | ==Links== | ||
# [https://www.koltorah.org/halachah/living-in-yesha-during-dangerous-times-by-rabbi-chaim-jachter Article on Living in Yesha during Dangerous Times by Rabbi Chaim Jachter] | #[https://www.koltorah.org/halachah/living-in-yesha-during-dangerous-times-by-rabbi-chaim-jachter Article on Living in Yesha during Dangerous Times by Rabbi Chaim Jachter] | ||
# [https://ohr.edu/5717#_edn26jj Smoking and Halacha by Rabbi Yehuda Spitz] | #[https://ohr.edu/5717#_edn26jj Smoking and Halacha by Rabbi Yehuda Spitz] | ||
# [[Are Vaping and E-Cigarettes Kosher? - Rabbi Daniel Stein]] | #[[Are Vaping and E-Cigarettes Kosher? - Rabbi Daniel Stein]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Between Man and Himself]] | [[Category:Between Man and Himself]] | ||
