Is a Jewish Male Allowed to Offer Free Hugs to People?

Asked Jun 08 '21 at 19:34

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On a recent YouTube video, a religious Jew blindfolded himself and stood on the streets of New York City offering people the opportunity to stand with him for peace through a hug. Even though he wanted to send a message of peace to humanity, according to Jewish law, was he allowed to do this?

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edited Jun 08 '21 at 21:23

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Pretty sure a real Jew would charge for them :P – Double AA Jun 08 '21 at 20:03
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Could this question not be asked without names or links? If you think it may be halachically forbidden, it is Loshon Hora to discuss so publicly. – chortkov2 Jun 08 '21 at 21:22
I'm sure he asked a Rav. However, I being who I am would think it's forbidden. I don't see any potential leniencies. – Moshe Jun 09 '21 at 01:43
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Why do you think it would be different for a male? – Alex Jun 09 '21 at 11:51
Similar https://judaism.stackexchange.com/q/5868/759 – Double AA Jun 09 '21 at 11:59

Is a Jewish Male Allowed to Offer Free Hugs to People?

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