Tomb of Tana Hakadosh Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu
Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu was one of the first Tannaim (sages of the Mishnah era) and teacher of Rabbi Akiva
In the Indianapolis 500, the winner has to kneel and kiss the bricks on the track. Would a Jew be allowed to do this?
I do not know the origin of this custom, but the answer is: kneeling and kissing the bricks is permitted if it is simply part of the race’s tradition and serves as a victory ceremony for the winners.
However, if kissing the bricks represents a symbol of idol worship or originates from the customs of idolaters, it would be forbidden.
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