Touching a Cousin
Question
I saw an elderly married woman from the Hasidic community kissing her elderly cousin. I would like to know if there is any way to judge her favorably?
Answer
Hello,
This is forbidden.
The only favorable judgment is that they acted unintentionally and not deliberately.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Laws of Marriage, Siman 21.
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