Shmirat Negiah Between Men | Sheilot

Shmirat Negiah Between Men

Question

Is there shmirat negiah between men?

Answer

Shalom u-vracha.

There is no prohibition of touch,

unless it involves an issue of improper thoughts.

Answered 22 March 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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