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- Halacha
- Cohanim
- Cohen's Marriage
Question
Is a widow allowed to marry a Cohen if she has:
No children, only daughters, or only sons?
Answer
A Cohen is allowed to marry a widow, with or without children, but not a divorcee. The High Priest was prohibited from marrying any woman who was not a virgin. Today there is no High Priest.

Pasul Cohen Marrying Divorcee
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 1 Tevet 5765

Cohen marrying a widow
Various Rabbis | Tammuz 5, 5770

Can A Kohen take a pilagesh
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Adar II 11, 5779




