Adoptee Negiah

Asked by moishg · January 26, 2005 · Family Purity & Modesty (Tzniut)

Question

What is the halacha with regard to adoptive parents and their adopted children as far as Yichud, touching each other, and other related "Ervah" laws?

Answered by Aaron Abadi

Same as if it were not his child. It's a tough one, but Lefum Saarah Agrah, equal to the pain is the reward. AA