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Touching His Sister

Question

Is it permissible for a man to touch his sister?

Answer

Shalom Rav

It is forbidden to touch her in an affectionate manner.


Answered 23 January 2025 How answers are reviewed
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Siman 21, Seif 7: One who hugs or kisses one of the forbidden relatives, to whom a person's heart does not incline, such as his older sister or his father's sister and the like, even if he derives no pleasure at all, this is extremely reprehensible and is a forbidden act and a foolish deed.

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