Aliyah for a Mamzer

Calling up to the Torah

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Question

We have a Jew who is known to be a mamzer. Can he be called up to the Torah?

Answer

There is no problem calling a mamzer to the Torah, and he can be honored with any aliyah, except for the section about the mamzer in Ki Teitzei, where he should not be called up out of respect.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 282, סעיף 3) Mishnah Berurah (Seif Katan 12).

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