Shaking Hands with a Sister
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Question
Is it permissible to shake hands with a sister?
Answer
Hugging and kissing are prohibited in any case, as the Shulchan Aruch writes, since it is extremely inappropriate and a forbidden act and a foolish deed. Regarding shaking hands, one should not be lenient except in cases of great necessity.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Siman 21, Sif 7, and see there the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Sif Katan 26
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