Q&A: Seclusion of a Woman with Two Men
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Seclusion of a Woman with Two Men
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Do you think it is permitted for one woman to be in seclusion with two men? And what would the ruling be if I am staying with secular friends, where there is one woman and one or two men (all of them secular except for me)?
Best regards,
Answer
According to Jewish law, this is forbidden. True, the Rema permits one woman with two upright men, but an average secular person is not considered upright for this purpose.
Discussion on Answer
It seems so.
If the woman is a first-degree relative of one of the men, or married to him, does that permit the seclusion even though they are all secular?