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- Halacha
- Cohanim
- Cohen's Marriage
Question
Is there still a restriction on marrying a Cohen if I am past child-bearing age and therefore there would be no children from this marriage.
I had an unfortunate evening with a non-Jew prior to my becoming Observant and therefore always considered a Cohen not an option.
I have never been married.
Answer
A woman that had relations with a non-Jew can't marry a Cohen even though she is menopausal.

Kohanim, Adultury, and marriage
Various Rabbis | Adar I 16, 5768

Casting Doubt on the Cohen
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | Iyyar 15, 5768

Zonah marrying a kohen
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 28 Tishrei 5766





