Hugging Opposite Gender Family Members (Aunts, Uncles, Cousins)

Family Purity and Modesty
1

Shalom!

What is the Rav’s opinion on hugging opposite gender family members, like Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins?

I also wanted to add that if, for example, I go to a wedding and see extended family, at what point is there an issue of Shomer Negiah?

2

Hugging or kissing opposite gender family members is prohibited. This includes Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and siblings.

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3

Is the Rav ever מיקל like the Bach on this?

4

No.