The Priestly Blessing by a Kohen Who Caused a Miscarriage
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Question
A Kohen who set off firecrackers on Purim, causing a pregnant woman passing by to miscarry, can he perform the Priestly Blessing?
Answer
He may perform the Priestly Blessing
Source
Even though he is considered a murderer, the Mishnah Berurah writes in Siman 128:29 that since there is no death penalty for causing a miscarriage, he may perform the Priestly Blessing. Furthermore, according to the opinion of the Rema, repentance is effective, so since he certainly regrets it, he may perform the blessing.
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