Question:
If a Jew has a wedding, and invites goyishe people, can that Jew give him (free) food?
I heard from a Rabbi that a Jew can’t give a goy something for nothing.
And I know goyim who were invited to a wedding by Jews.
So I would like to ask, are they allowed to receive food and is the Jew behind the wedding allowed to give the food?
Thanks!
With best regards,
Martin.
Answer:
This prohibition does not apply to a person that you know. The reason is because we are to keep up a normal relationship with him, which always have a give and take. Secondly because it is considered as for darcei shalom.
Sources:
CH:M 249-2. Levush ibid
