Marriage of a Mamzer with a Convert
Question
Hello,
Regarding the prohibition of a mamzer in the congregation of Hashem, Rashi mentions that he can marry only a convert.
Does this refer to a Ger Tzedek who has converted according to Halacha?
Answer
Hello
Yes, a mamzer can marry a Ger Tzedek.
Source
Rambam, Issurei Biah, Chapter 15, Halacha 7
A mamzer is permitted to marry a convert, and similarly, a mamzeret is permitted to marry a male convert.
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