Eulogy on Chanukah
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Question
Is it permitted to deliver eulogies during the days of Chanukah?
Answer
It is prohibited, except for a Torah sage in his presence, and words of spiritual inspiration are permitted.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 670, se’if 3. In this matter, we are not stringent based on the view that in our times there is no status of a Torah scholar; see Biur Halacha, siman 547, s.v. “shemutar.”
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