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#93 - Just Who Is a "Kosher" Witness?

#93 - Just Who Is a "Kosher" Witness?23. Aug.13 Min.

<p>Most Orthodox poskim will tell you that, to be a valid (&quot;kosher&quot;) witness, a person must be an Orthodox Jew, that is, observant of ritual halakhah according to Orthodox standards. So: a Jewish wedding ceremony is valid kiddushin only if it is witnessed by two Orthodox Jews. We have two questions: 1) how do they know this? and 2) is it true?</p><p>Download the source sheet at www.freehofinstitute.org/podcast</p><p><br></p>