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2. If a man emitted semen in a situation of piku’ach nefesh,
his wife is not obligated to fulfill his testament and suffer
from being unable to remarry for two years [for even when
the pregnancy results from insemination she may not re-
marry until twenty four months have elapsed] and endure
further difficulty in remarrying because of her child who
is dependent on her. Both she and the child may be the
subject of rumor and her child will be of tainted lineage.
3. If she swore to him [to fulfill his wish that she be fertilized
with his semen posthumously], she should not violate her
oath, though further reflection is necessary.
70 1 Medical-Halachic Responsa of Rav Zilberstein
