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Relatives according to Torah law

Question:

Is a mother's sister's husband's brother considered a relative according to Torah law that would disqualify him to be a kosher witness?

 

Answer:

Hello,

Technically the uncle’s brother is not a real relative, nevertheless the custom is not to use him as a witness, similar to not using a “mechutan”, (two people who their children married each other) as a witness.

Best wishes

Sources:

חו"מ ס' ל"ג סע' ה', רמ"א אבה"ע ס' ק"ל סע' א'.

 

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