One may not erect a stone monument - where the multitudes gather - for the sake of worship; be it idol worship or even worshipping Hashem.
One who erects such a monument deserves 39 lashes by Bet Din.
Applies to everybody, everywhere, always
Verse: "Do not erect any monuments" (Devarim 16:22)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 162
- Danny
Monday, 26 Tishrei 5771
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