Pristine Pedigree
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“The glory of children are their fathers” (Prov. 17, 6). One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a heritage they can be proud of. But what happens when the circumstances surrounding a child’s birth are questionable. Can the indiscretions of the parents taint the child’s soul, and if yes, when? Can these limit his or her marriage prospects? An exploration of the relevant halachos covering a variety of situations.
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