Igros Moshe (E H II #1) Question: Can the younger brother marry before the older who is bothered by this? Answer It is obvious that there is no reason why the younger brother can’t marry first even against the older brother’s objections since he has an obligation to get married. How is it conceivable that he should not fulfill his obligation because his older brother has not fulfilled his obligation?! While there are sources that seem to permit giving preference to the older marrying first that is only when both are engaged and thus it is solely a question of honor which wedding happens first. The older brother is prohibited to be jealous of the younger brother.
Better question -- can a family of cohanim object to a brother marrying a giyoret (or gerusha)?
ReplyDeleteTotally different questions
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ReplyDeleteA:Yes.Without a doubt.First verse of Emor comm.