Q&A: Marriage to a Secular Woman
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Marriage to a Secular Woman
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Is it halakhically permissible for a religious man to marry a secular woman? Because of the issue of reliability regarding family purity. She has studied the laws and commits to being careful about them, and the groom personally trusts her.
Thank you very much.
Answer
There is no halakhic prohibition here. If he believes her, that is his right, but it is also his responsibility if he is mistaken about that. But such a marriage should be considered very carefully, since after the initial excitement and passionate love, there is a whole life to live together. If there is no real agreement about the way of life, it will be quite difficult.