Teaching Halachos in Front of One’s Rebbe

Sanhedrin 5b (Beraisa): A Talmid may not teach Halachos

within three Parsaos of his Rebbi (the length of the One Parsah = 4 mil
encampment of Yisrael in the Midbar). This implies that if One Mil = 2000 amos
more than three Parsaos, then one can teach Halachos. 3 Parsaos = 12 mil = 24000 amos
However, in Eruvim 63a, Rava states one that teaching Halachos Estimated 6.8 to 9 miles
in front of one’s Rebbe becomes eligible for the death
punishment; teaching Halachos not in front of one’s Rebbe is not permitted but is not subject to the
death penalty. Tosefos explains that in front of one’s Rebbe is within 3 Parsaos, and not in front of
one’s Rebbe is more than 3 Parsaos.
Thus, these two sources seem to be contradictory in the case beyond 3 Parsaos.
Rishonim
Over 3 Parsaos Sanhendrin - permitted Eruvim - assur
Tosefos
a case where one receives permission A student that did not receive permission
(Sahnedrin)
Tosefos Talmid Chaver (a colleague who learned
Regular Talmid who is not permitted
(Eruvim) some teachings from him) is permitted
Ra’vad Not done intentionally then permitted If done intentionally then assur
Rebbi does not regularly visit this
Mordachai Rebbi regularly visits this location
location
More than 3 Parsaos, permitted but the In front of one’s Rebbi, death penalty;
Rivash Rabbis decreed that assur if set within 3 Parsaos not permitted but no
function; occasional then permitted death penalty

Poskim
1. Shulchan Aruch (YD 242:4): One may never rule in front of his Rebbi. One who does so is Chayav
Misah.
2. Rema: This refers to Rabo Muvhak (from whom he learned most of his Chachmah).
3. Shulchan Aruch (ibid.): Some say that a proper Talmid within three Parsa'os is Chayav Misah if he
rules, and outside of three Parsa'os is forbidden, but he is exempt.
4. Rema: Some say that this is only if he regularly comes to the Talmid's city. If he comes only
occasionally, everything is permitted outside of three Parsa'os.
i. Shach (8): Every week is regularly. Every year is not.
ii. Beis Yosef (DH uv'Perek): The Gemara connotes that within three Parsa'os is considered in front
of him, and outside of three Parsa'os is considered not in front of him. Even so, it is forbidden
regarding Rabo Muvhak.
iii. Shach (10): The Shulchan Aruch connotes that outside of three Parsa'os is permitted even
without Reshus.
iv. Hagahos Maimoniyos holds that he always needs Reshus.
vi (Maharik 169): One need not ask from all his Rebbeyim. It suffices to ask Reshus once, from
Rabo Muvhak. This is so the Talmid will expound precisely, lest people err about his words.
Maharik (169): The decree to require Reshus was due to a Chacham's ruling that was
misunderstood. One who has Reshus is careful to say things so no error can be made. This applies
even to simple matters!
Maharik (169): The Gemara forbids Hora'ah within three Parsa'os, i.e. a proper ruling, but not a
(simple) Heter. The Rambam permits Hora'ah on occasion outside of three Parsa'os, but forbids in
a fixed manner even at the other end of the world.