עברית
Faith
Does a Broken Clock Bring Bad Luck?
Question
1. My mother heard on the radio from someone named Natan Hacohen, I think, not sure... that a broken or non-working clock in the house brings bad luck, and she intended to throw them all away. So how is it that I received an answer from you that it does not cause harm? 2. My father has Parkinson's disease. We discovered this recently. Now, this is a disease known to have no cure yet. So, is there meaning in receiving a blessing from a rabbi or in strengthening oneself in Torah study (it is clear that there is benefit for the soul and for some part of the World to Come and for the honor of Hashem), but is there a chance for a cure or something that can help as a result of strengthening? Thank you very much for your consideration.
Answer
Greetings and blessings,
I do not know of this Natan Hacohen, and it seems this is a superstition. b. Certainly, it can help and prevent the disease from worsening, and in cases where one accepts upon themselves acts of self-sacrifice, there can be open miracles, however, it is clear that Hashem does not always answer us, and there are many Heavenly accounts for every matter, but it is worth trying. And if it does not help your father, it will benefit your soul; throwing away the clocks certainly does not help.
With a blessing for a complete recovery, Binyamin Shmuel
