May two siblings or a parent and child be called up for consecutive aliyot (Torah honors)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits it by law, but prohibits it due to concern for the 'evil eye' (עין הרע). The Rema clarifies this applies even if one is the seventh and one is the maftir.
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