GOREN, SHLOMO. Pesak ha-Din be-Inyan ha-Ach ve-ha-Achoth [“Legal Decision Concerning the Subject of the Brother and Sister.”]

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(ISRAEL, STATE OF).

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Government Press

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1973

summary

Defense of controversial decision by Chief Aschkenaz Rabbi Goren permitting the respective marriage of a brother and sister, who had hitherto been prohibited from marrying due to their halachic status as mamzerim (bastards). Appended to R. Goren's arguments are the supporting opinions of nine prominent Israeli dayyanim who asked that their names not be revealed. R. Goren was widely criticized over this decision which was considered by many to be politically motivated

pp. 200. Wrappers. 8vo

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