Regarding a man who married his aunt and the status of their children

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Fishgal

Description

The responsum addresses the case of Baruch ben Shmuel who married his paternal aunt, Miriam bat Tzvi, clarifying that such a marriage is forbidden by Torah law, the kiddushin are invalid, and their children are mamzerim.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer Collected §49

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