Flattery for a Sinner?: Is one permitted to praise or compliment someone who has rejected Judaism?
An exploration of the prohibition of ‘chanufah’; honoring or complimenting someone who has rejected Judaism. Citing examples of possible 'chunufah' in Jewish literature and defining the exact parameters of this prohibition.
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Rabbi Chaim Rapoport is an author, educator, lecturer and expert Judaic scholar.
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This question bothered me until I came across your video.
Thank you very much!